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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.93, 11,877.96 and 4,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.93, 11,877.96 and 4,830.60 is: 6,665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.93 : 11,877.96 = 4,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.93/11,877.96 = 4,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.93x = 11,877.96 × 4,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.93x = 57,377,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,377,673.58/8,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.68

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