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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.93, 11,964.50 and 4,691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.93, 11,964.50 and 4,691.04 is: 6,473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.93 : 11,964.50 = 4,691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.93/11,964.50 = 4,691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.93x = 11,964.50 × 4,691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.93x = 56,125,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,125,924.62/8,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.63

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