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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.32, 11,955.36 and 4,886.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.32, 11,955.36 and 4,886.47 is: 6,743.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.32 : 11,955.36 = 4,886.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.32/11,955.36 = 4,886.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.32x = 11,955.36 × 4,886.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.32x = 58,419,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,419,507.98/8,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,743.32

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