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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.92, 11,960.33 and 4,688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.92, 11,960.33 and 4,688.02 is: 6,469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.92 : 11,960.33 = 4,688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.92/11,960.33 = 4,688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.92x = 11,960.33 × 4,688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.92x = 56,070,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,070,212.91/8,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.45

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