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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.63, 11,965.71 and 4,943.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.63, 11,965.71 and 4,943.63 is: 6,823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.63 : 11,965.71 = 4,943.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.63/11,965.71 = 4,943.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.63x = 11,965.71 × 4,943.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.63x = 59,153,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,153,958.38/8,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.13

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