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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.76, 11,961.49 and 4,890.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.76, 11,961.49 and 4,890.91 is: 6,749.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.76 : 11,961.49 = 4,890.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.76/11,961.49 = 4,890.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.76x = 11,961.49 × 4,890.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.76x = 58,502,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,502,571.06/8,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,749.45

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