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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.85, 11,965.69 and 4,691.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.85, 11,965.69 and 4,691.88 is: 6,474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.85 : 11,965.69 = 4,691.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.85/11,965.69 = 4,691.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.85x = 11,965.69 × 4,691.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.85x = 56,141,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,141,581.60/8,670.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.75

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