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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.55, 11,957.20 and 4,887.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.55, 11,957.20 and 4,887.89 is: 6,745.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.55 : 11,957.20 = 4,887.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.55/11,957.20 = 4,887.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.55x = 11,957.20 × 4,887.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.55x = 58,445,478.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,445,478.31/8,664.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,745.36

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