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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.17, 12,983.49 and 4,714.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.17, 12,983.49 and 4,714.81 is: 7,065.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.17 : 12,983.49 = 4,714.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.17/12,983.49 = 4,714.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.17x = 12,983.49 × 4,714.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.17x = 61,214,656.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,214,656.03/8,664.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.27

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