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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.04, 11,954.97 and 4,684.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.04, 11,954.97 and 4,684.14 is: 6,464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.04 : 11,954.97 = 4,684.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.04/11,954.97 = 4,684.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.04x = 11,954.97 × 4,684.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.04x = 55,998,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,998,753.18/8,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.10

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