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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.72, 12,996.81 and 4,955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.72, 12,996.81 and 4,955.46 is: 7,433.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.72 : 12,996.81 = 4,955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.72/12,996.81 = 4,955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.72x = 12,996.81 × 4,955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.72x = 64,405,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,405,172.08/8,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.04

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