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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.49, 12,954.58 and 4,941.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.49, 12,954.58 and 4,941.17 is: 7,404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.49 : 12,954.58 = 4,941.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.49/12,954.58 = 4,941.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.49x = 12,954.58 × 4,941.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.49x = 64,010,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,010,704.93/8,644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.80

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