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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.94, 12,959.33 and 4,493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.94, 12,959.33 and 4,493.66 is: 6,731.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.94 : 12,959.33 = 4,493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.94/12,959.33 = 4,493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.94x = 12,959.33 × 4,493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.94x = 58,234,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,234,735.58/8,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.61

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