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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.70, 11,955.96 and 4,887.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.70, 11,955.96 and 4,887.70 is: 6,744.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.70 : 11,955.96 = 4,887.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.70/11,955.96 = 4,887.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.70x = 11,955.96 × 4,887.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.70x = 58,437,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,437,145.69/8,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,744.28

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