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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.15, 12,994.80 and 4,974.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.15, 12,994.80 and 4,974.93 is: 7,456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.15 : 12,994.80 = 4,974.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.15/12,994.80 = 4,974.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.15x = 12,994.80 × 4,974.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.15x = 64,648,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,648,220.36/8,670.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.41

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