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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,651.64, 12,965.28 and 4,948.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,651.64, 12,965.28 and 4,948.32 is: 7,415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,651.64 : 12,965.28 = 4,948.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,651.64/12,965.28 = 4,948.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,651.64x = 12,965.28 × 4,948.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,651.64x = 64,156,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,156,354.33/8,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.51

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