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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.80, 12,967.73 and 4,492.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.80, 12,967.73 and 4,492.06 is: 6,725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.80 : 12,967.73 = 4,492.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.80/12,967.73 = 4,492.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.80x = 12,967.73 × 4,492.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.80x = 58,251,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,251,821.22/8,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.92

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