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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.85, 12,989.77 and 4,959.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.85, 12,989.77 and 4,959.51 is: 7,439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.85 : 12,989.77 = 4,959.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.85/12,989.77 = 4,959.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.85x = 12,989.77 × 4,959.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.85x = 64,422,906.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,422,906.17/8,659.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.27

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