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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.40, 11,964.99 and 4,893.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.40, 11,964.99 and 4,893.51 is: 6,752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.40 : 11,964.99 = 4,893.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.40/11,964.99 = 4,893.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.40x = 11,964.99 × 4,893.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.40x = 58,550,798.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,550,798.21/8,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,752.95

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