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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,643.89, 12,965.81 and 4,943.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,643.89, 12,965.81 and 4,943.51 is: 7,415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,643.89 : 12,965.81 = 4,943.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,643.89/12,965.81 = 4,943.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,643.89x = 12,965.81 × 4,943.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,643.89x = 64,096,611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,096,611.39/8,643.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.25

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