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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.74, 12,988.14 and 4,963.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.74, 12,988.14 and 4,963.73 is: 7,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.74 : 12,988.14 = 4,963.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.74/12,988.14 = 4,963.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.74x = 12,988.14 × 4,963.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.74x = 64,469,536.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,469,536.61/8,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.59

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