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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,649.43, 12,978.24 and 5,146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,649.43, 12,978.24 and 5,146.36 is: 7,721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,649.43 : 12,978.24 = 5,146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,649.43/12,978.24 = 5,146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,649.43x = 12,978.24 × 5,146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,649.43x = 66,790,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,790,643.46/8,649.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.97

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