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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.54, 11,955.68 and 4,684.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.54, 11,955.68 and 4,684.62 is: 6,464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.54 : 11,955.68 = 4,684.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.54/11,955.68 = 4,684.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.54x = 11,955.68 × 4,684.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.54x = 56,007,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,007,734.44/8,663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.77

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