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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.53, 11,970.83 and 4,695.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.53, 11,970.83 and 4,695.61 is: 6,479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.53 : 11,970.83 = 4,695.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.53/11,970.83 = 4,695.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.53x = 11,970.83 × 4,695.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.53x = 56,210,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,210,349.06/8,674.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.93

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