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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.97, 11,972.84 and 4,697.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.97, 11,972.84 and 4,697.11 is: 6,482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.97 : 11,972.84 = 4,697.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.97/11,972.84 = 4,697.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.97x = 11,972.84 × 4,697.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.97x = 56,237,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,237,746.49/8,675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.01

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