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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.81, 11,961.56 and 4,688.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.81, 11,961.56 and 4,688.94 is: 6,470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.81 : 11,961.56 = 4,688.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.81/11,961.56 = 4,688.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.81x = 11,961.56 × 4,688.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.81x = 56,087,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,087,013.70/8,667.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.72

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