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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.91, 11,950.64 and 4,680.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.91, 11,950.64 and 4,680.99 is: 6,459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.91 : 11,950.64 = 4,680.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.91/11,950.64 = 4,680.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.91x = 11,950.64 × 4,680.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.91x = 55,940,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,940,820.48/8,659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.74

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