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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.25, 11,964.97 and 4,691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.25, 11,964.97 and 4,691.40 is: 6,474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.25 : 11,964.97 = 4,691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.25/11,964.97 = 4,691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.25x = 11,964.97 × 4,691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.25x = 56,132,460.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,132,460.26/8,670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.15

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