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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.22, 12,994.83 and 4,962.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.22, 12,994.83 and 4,962.90 is: 7,444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.22 : 12,994.83 = 4,962.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.22/12,994.83 = 4,962.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.22x = 12,994.83 × 4,962.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.22x = 64,492,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,492,090.54/8,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.36

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