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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.66, 11,855.93 and 4,814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.66, 11,855.93 and 4,814.19 is: 6,643.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.66 : 11,855.93 = 4,814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.66/11,855.93 = 4,814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.66x = 11,855.93 × 4,814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.66x = 57,076,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,076,717.76/8,591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.27

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