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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.79, 12,959.10 and 4,690.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.79, 12,959.10 and 4,690.26 is: 7,031.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.79 : 12,959.10 = 4,690.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.79/12,959.10 = 4,690.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.79x = 12,959.10 × 4,690.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.79x = 60,781,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,781,548.37/8,644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.00

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