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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.16, 11,959.29 and 4,687.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.16, 11,959.29 and 4,687.27 is: 6,468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.16 : 11,959.29 = 4,687.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.16/11,959.29 = 4,687.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.16x = 11,959.29 × 4,687.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.16x = 56,056,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,056,408.92/8,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.42

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