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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.44, 12,955.92 and 4,963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.44, 12,955.92 and 4,963.44 is: 7,426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.44 : 12,955.92 = 4,963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.44/12,955.92 = 4,963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.44x = 12,955.92 × 4,963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.44x = 64,305,931.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,305,931.56/8,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,426.11

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