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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.52, 11,966.70 and 4,692.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.52, 11,966.70 and 4,692.62 is: 6,475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.52 : 11,966.70 = 4,692.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.52/11,966.70 = 4,692.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.52x = 11,966.70 × 4,692.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.52x = 56,155,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,155,175.75/8,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.82

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