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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.76, 11,960.12 and 4,687.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.76, 11,960.12 and 4,687.86 is: 6,469.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.76 : 11,960.12 = 4,687.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.76/11,960.12 = 4,687.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.76x = 11,960.12 × 4,687.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.76x = 56,067,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,067,344.70/8,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.24

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