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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.63, 11,973.74 and 4,697.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.63, 11,973.74 and 4,697.75 is: 6,482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.63 : 11,973.74 = 4,697.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.63/11,973.74 = 4,697.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.63x = 11,973.74 × 4,697.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.63x = 56,249,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,249,553.73/8,676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.88

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