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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.13, 11,955.50 and 4,887.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.13, 11,955.50 and 4,887.35 is: 6,743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.13 : 11,955.50 = 4,887.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.13/11,955.50 = 4,887.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.13x = 11,955.50 × 4,887.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.13x = 58,430,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,430,718.38/8,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,743.98

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