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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,621.70, 11,897.94 and 4,895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,621.70, 11,897.94 and 4,895.70 is: 6,756.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,621.70 : 11,897.94 = 4,895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,621.70/11,897.94 = 4,895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,621.70x = 11,897.94 × 4,895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,621.70x = 58,248,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,248,744.86/8,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,756.06

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