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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.39, 11,965.14 and 4,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.39, 11,965.14 and 4,691.52 is: 6,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.39 : 11,965.14 = 4,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.39/11,965.14 = 4,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.39x = 11,965.14 × 4,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.39x = 56,134,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,134,693.61/8,670.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.30

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