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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.67, 11,954.48 and 4,683.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.67, 11,954.48 and 4,683.81 is: 6,463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.67 : 11,954.48 = 4,683.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.67/11,954.48 = 4,683.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.67x = 11,954.48 × 4,683.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.67x = 55,992,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,992,524.68/8,662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.66

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