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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.87, 11,686.37 and 4,930.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.87, 11,686.37 and 4,930.87 is: 6,805.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.87 : 11,686.37 = 4,930.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.87/11,686.37 = 4,930.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.87x = 11,686.37 × 4,930.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.87x = 57,623,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,623,971.24/8,467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.01

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