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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.54, 11,656.52 and 4,860.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.54, 11,656.52 and 4,860.86 is: 6,707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.54 : 11,656.52 = 4,860.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.54/11,656.52 = 4,860.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.54x = 11,656.52 × 4,860.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.54x = 56,660,629.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,660,629.22/8,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,707.36

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