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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.94, 11,965.92 and 4,692.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.94, 11,965.92 and 4,692.05 is: 6,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.94 : 11,965.92 = 4,692.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.94/11,965.92 = 4,692.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.94x = 11,965.92 × 4,692.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.94x = 56,144,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,144,679.23/8,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.04

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