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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.93, 11,952.08 and 4,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.93, 11,952.08 and 4,682.04 is: 6,461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.93 : 11,952.08 = 4,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.93/11,952.08 = 4,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.93x = 11,952.08 × 4,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.93x = 55,960,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,960,093.23/8,660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.21

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