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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.69, 12,957.80 and 4,964.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.69, 12,957.80 and 4,964.69 is: 7,427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.69 : 12,957.80 = 4,964.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.69/12,957.80 = 4,964.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.69x = 12,957.80 × 4,964.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.69x = 64,331,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,331,435.26/8,660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,427.98

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