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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.55, 11,957.04 and 4,685.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.55, 11,957.04 and 4,685.66 is: 6,466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.55 : 11,957.04 = 4,685.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.55/11,957.04 = 4,685.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.55x = 11,957.04 × 4,685.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.55x = 56,026,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,026,653.94/8,664.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.20

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