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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.93, 11,970.09 and 4,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.93, 11,970.09 and 4,695.12 is: 6,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.93 : 11,970.09 = 4,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.93/11,970.09 = 4,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.93x = 11,970.09 × 4,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.93x = 56,201,008.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,201,008.96/8,673.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.30

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