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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,683.64, 11,982.72 and 4,907.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,683.64, 11,982.72 and 4,907.14 is: 6,771.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,683.64 : 11,982.72 = 4,907.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,683.64/11,982.72 = 4,907.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,683.64x = 11,982.72 × 4,907.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,683.64x = 58,800,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,800,884.62/8,683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.46

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