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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.08, 11,965.99 and 4,692.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.08, 11,965.99 and 4,692.10 is: 6,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.08 : 11,965.99 = 4,692.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.08/11,965.99 = 4,692.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.08x = 11,965.99 × 4,692.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.08x = 56,145,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,145,621.68/8,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.04

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