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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,658.74, 12,967.86 and 4,262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,658.74, 12,967.86 and 4,262.06 is: 6,383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,658.74 : 12,967.86 = 4,262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,658.74/12,967.86 = 4,262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,658.74x = 12,967.86 × 4,262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,658.74x = 55,269,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,269,797.39/8,658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.12

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