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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.66, 11,959.92 and 4,687.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.66, 11,959.92 and 4,687.74 is: 6,469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.66 : 11,959.92 = 4,687.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.66/11,959.92 = 4,687.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.66x = 11,959.92 × 4,687.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.66x = 56,064,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,064,995.38/8,666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.04

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