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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.65, 11,979.96 and 4,905.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.65, 11,979.96 and 4,905.14 is: 6,768.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.65 : 11,979.96 = 4,905.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.65/11,979.96 = 4,905.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.65x = 11,979.96 × 4,905.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.65x = 58,763,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,763,404.58/8,681.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.69

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