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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.76, 11,612.40 and 4,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.76, 11,612.40 and 4,688.76 is: 6,470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.76 : 11,612.40 = 4,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.76/11,612.40 = 4,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.76x = 11,612.40 × 4,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.76x = 54,447,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,447,756.62/8,414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.51

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