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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.37, 11,955.46 and 4,684.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.37, 11,955.46 and 4,684.49 is: 6,464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.37 : 11,955.46 = 4,684.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.37/11,955.46 = 4,684.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.37x = 11,955.46 × 4,684.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.37x = 56,005,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,005,173.04/8,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.59

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