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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.74, 11,969.53 and 4,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.74, 11,969.53 and 4,898.44 is: 6,758.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.74 : 11,969.53 = 4,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.74/11,969.53 = 4,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.74x = 11,969.53 × 4,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.74x = 58,632,024.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,632,024.53/8,675.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,758.16

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