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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.54, 11,970.90 and 4,695.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.54, 11,970.90 and 4,695.65 is: 6,480.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.54 : 11,970.90 = 4,695.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.54/11,970.90 = 4,695.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.54x = 11,970.90 × 4,695.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.54x = 56,211,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,211,156.59/8,674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.02

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