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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.74, 11,962.64 and 4,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.74, 11,962.64 and 4,893.44 is: 6,751.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.74 : 11,962.64 = 4,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.74/11,962.64 = 4,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.74x = 11,962.64 × 4,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.74x = 58,538,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,538,376.80/8,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.26

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