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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.41, 11,955.54 and 4,886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.41, 11,955.54 and 4,886.44 is: 6,743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.41 : 11,955.54 = 4,886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.41/11,955.54 = 4,886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.41x = 11,955.54 × 4,886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.41x = 58,420,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,420,028.88/8,663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,743.31

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