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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.30, 12,990.48 and 4,965.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.30, 12,990.48 and 4,965.29 is: 7,435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.30 : 12,990.48 = 4,965.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.30/12,990.48 = 4,965.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.30x = 12,990.48 × 4,965.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.30x = 64,501,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,501,500.44/8,674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.93

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