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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.76, 11,612.60 and 4,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.76, 11,612.60 and 4,689 is: 6,470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.76 : 11,612.60 = 4,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.76/11,612.60 = 4,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.76x = 11,612.60 × 4,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.76x = 54,451,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,451,481.40/8,414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.95

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