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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.72, 11,967.89 and 6,411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.72, 11,967.89 and 6,411.51 is: 8,845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.72 : 11,967.89 = 6,411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.72/11,967.89 = 6,411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.72x = 11,967.89 × 6,411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.72x = 76,732,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,732,214.36/8,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.50

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