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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.97, 11,399.31 and 4,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.97, 11,399.31 and 4,674.92 is: 6,451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.97 : 11,399.31 = 4,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.97/11,399.31 = 4,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.97x = 11,399.31 × 4,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.97x = 53,290,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,290,869.43/8,259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.70

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