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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.76, 11,965.63 and 4,893.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.76, 11,965.63 and 4,893.91 is: 6,753.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.76 : 11,965.63 = 4,893.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.76/11,965.63 = 4,893.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.76x = 11,965.63 × 4,893.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.76x = 58,558,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,558,716.31/8,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.59

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