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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.62, 11,877.99 and 4,830.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.62, 11,877.99 and 4,830.14 is: 6,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.62 : 11,877.99 = 4,830.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.62/11,877.99 = 4,830.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.62x = 11,877.99 × 4,830.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.62x = 57,372,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,372,354.62/8,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.30

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