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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.97, 11,952.23 and 4,682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.97, 11,952.23 and 4,682.16 is: 6,461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.97 : 11,952.23 = 4,682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.97/11,952.23 = 4,682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.97x = 11,952.23 × 4,682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.97x = 55,962,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,962,229.81/8,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.43

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