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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.23, 11,966.33 and 4,692.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.23, 11,966.33 and 4,692.35 is: 6,475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.23 : 11,966.33 = 4,692.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.23/11,966.33 = 4,692.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.23x = 11,966.33 × 4,692.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.23x = 56,150,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,150,250.22/8,671.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.47

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