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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.84, 11,974.51 and 4,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.84, 11,974.51 and 4,901.23 is: 6,763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.84 : 11,974.51 = 4,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.84/11,974.51 = 4,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.84x = 11,974.51 × 4,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.84x = 58,689,827.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,689,827.65/8,676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,763.96

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