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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.84, 12,965.92 and 4,703.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.84, 12,965.92 and 4,703.30 is: 7,040.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.84 : 12,965.92 = 4,703.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.84/12,965.92 = 4,703.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.84x = 12,965.92 × 4,703.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.84x = 60,982,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,982,611.54/8,661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.38

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