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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.58, 11,967.21 and 4,946.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.58, 11,967.21 and 4,946.58 is: 6,825.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.58 : 11,967.21 = 4,946.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.58/11,967.21 = 4,946.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.58x = 11,967.21 × 4,946.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.58x = 59,196,761.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196,761.64/8,672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.74

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