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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.67, 11,966.78 and 4,843.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.67, 11,966.78 and 4,843.37 is: 6,683.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.67 : 11,966.78 = 4,843.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.67/11,966.78 = 4,843.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.67x = 11,966.78 × 4,843.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.67x = 57,959,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,959,459.20/8,671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,683.78

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