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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.99, 11,971.38 and 4,696.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.99, 11,971.38 and 4,696.01 is: 6,480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.99 : 11,971.38 = 4,696.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.99/11,971.38 = 4,696.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.99x = 11,971.38 × 4,696.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.99x = 56,217,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,217,720.19/8,674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.44

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