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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.23, 11,951.17 and 4,681.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.23, 11,951.17 and 4,681.33 is: 6,460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.23 : 11,951.17 = 4,681.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.23/11,951.17 = 4,681.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.23x = 11,951.17 × 4,681.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.23x = 55,947,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,947,370.66/8,660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,460.26

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