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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.48, 11,964.78 and 4,894.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.48, 11,964.78 and 4,894.26 is: 6,753.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.48 : 11,964.78 = 4,894.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.48/11,964.78 = 4,894.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.48x = 11,964.78 × 4,894.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.48x = 58,558,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,558,744.16/8,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.81

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