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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,643.44, 12,965.46 and 4,943.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,643.44, 12,965.46 and 4,943.97 is: 7,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,643.44 : 12,965.46 = 4,943.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,643.44/12,965.46 = 4,943.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,643.44x = 12,965.46 × 4,943.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,643.44x = 64,100,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,100,845.28/8,643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.13

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