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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.45, 11,598.35 and 4,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.45, 11,598.35 and 4,869 is: 6,717.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.45 : 11,598.35 = 4,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.45/11,598.35 = 4,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.45x = 11,598.35 × 4,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.45x = 56,472,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,472,341.81/8,406.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.74

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