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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.59, 12,995.67 and 4,964.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.59, 12,995.67 and 4,964.09 is: 7,446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.59 : 12,995.67 = 4,964.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.59/12,995.67 = 4,964.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.59x = 12,995.67 × 4,964.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.59x = 64,511,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,511,675.49/8,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.30

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