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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.60, 13,449.60 and 4,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.60, 13,449.60 and 4,806.60 is: 7,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.60 : 13,449.60 = 4,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.60/13,449.60 = 4,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.60x = 13,449.60 × 4,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.60x = 64,646,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,646,847.36/8,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.35

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