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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.27, 11,980.94 and 4,905.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.27, 11,980.94 and 4,905.59 is: 6,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.27 : 11,980.94 = 4,905.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.27/11,980.94 = 4,905.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.27x = 11,980.94 × 4,905.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.27x = 58,773,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,773,495.02/8,682.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.37

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