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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.67, 11,884.22 and 4,834.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.67, 11,884.22 and 4,834.61 is: 6,671.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.67 : 11,884.22 = 4,834.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.67/11,884.22 = 4,834.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.67x = 11,884.22 × 4,834.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.67x = 57,455,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,455,568.85/8,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,671.83

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