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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.48, 11,965.25 and 4,691.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.48, 11,965.25 and 4,691.59 is: 6,474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.48 : 11,965.25 = 4,691.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.48/11,965.25 = 4,691.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.48x = 11,965.25 × 4,691.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.48x = 56,136,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,136,029.06/8,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.39

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