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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.79, 12,966.58 and 4,935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.79, 12,966.58 and 4,935.40 is: 7,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.79 : 12,966.58 = 4,935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.79/12,966.58 = 4,935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.79x = 12,966.58 × 4,935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.79x = 63,995,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,995,232.68/8,644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.75

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