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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.14, 12,966.18 and 4,943.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.14, 12,966.18 and 4,943.76 is: 7,415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.14 : 12,966.18 = 4,943.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.14/12,966.18 = 4,943.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.14x = 12,966.18 × 4,943.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.14x = 64,101,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,101,682.04/8,644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.62

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