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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.91, 11,950.76 and 4,681.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.91, 11,950.76 and 4,681.10 is: 6,459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.91 : 11,950.76 = 4,681.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.91/11,950.76 = 4,681.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.91x = 11,950.76 × 4,681.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.91x = 55,942,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,942,702.64/8,659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.96

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