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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.44, 12,951.45 and 4,687.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.44, 12,951.45 and 4,687.47 is: 7,018.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.44 : 12,951.45 = 4,687.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.44/12,951.45 = 4,687.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.44x = 12,951.45 × 4,687.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.44x = 60,709,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,709,533.33/8,650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,018.09

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