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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.90, 12,946.56 and 4,935.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.90, 12,946.56 and 4,935.89 is: 7,391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.90 : 12,946.56 = 4,935.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.90/12,946.56 = 4,935.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.90x = 12,946.56 × 4,935.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.90x = 63,902,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,902,764.84/8,644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.96

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