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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.16, 11,960.69 and 4,891.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.16, 11,960.69 and 4,891.13 is: 6,749.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.16 : 11,960.69 = 4,891.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.16/11,960.69 = 4,891.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.16x = 11,960.69 × 4,891.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.16x = 58,501,331.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,501,331.31/8,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,749.77

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