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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.08, 11,662.93 and 4,866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.08, 11,662.93 and 4,866.58 is: 6,716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.08 : 11,662.93 = 4,866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.08/11,662.93 = 4,866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.08x = 11,662.93 × 4,866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.08x = 56,758,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,758,602.54/8,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.14

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