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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.60, 12,995.40 and 4,963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.60, 12,995.40 and 4,963.26 is: 7,444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.60 : 12,995.40 = 4,963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.60/12,995.40 = 4,963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.60x = 12,995.40 × 4,963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.60x = 64,499,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,499,549.00/8,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.89

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