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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.83, 11,951.95 and 4,681.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.83, 11,951.95 and 4,681.94 is: 6,461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.83 : 11,951.95 = 4,681.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.83/11,951.95 = 4,681.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.83x = 11,951.95 × 4,681.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.83x = 55,958,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,958,312.78/8,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.08

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