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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.43, 11,965.18 and 4,691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.43, 11,965.18 and 4,691.54 is: 6,474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.43 : 11,965.18 = 4,691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.43/11,965.18 = 4,691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.43x = 11,965.18 × 4,691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.43x = 56,135,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,135,120.58/8,670.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.32

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