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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.58, 11,951.25 and 4,934.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.58, 11,951.25 and 4,934.42 is: 6,807.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.58 : 11,951.25 = 4,934.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.58/11,951.25 = 4,934.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.58x = 11,951.25 × 4,934.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.58x = 58,972,487.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,972,487.03/8,662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.73

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