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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.29, 11,955.26 and 4,684.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.29, 11,955.26 and 4,684.37 is: 6,464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.29 : 11,955.26 = 4,684.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.29/11,955.26 = 4,684.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.29x = 11,955.26 × 4,684.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.29x = 56,002,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,002,813.22/8,663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.38

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