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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.72, 11,621.34 and 4,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.72, 11,621.34 and 4,695 is: 6,478.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.72 : 11,621.34 = 4,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.72/11,621.34 = 4,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.72x = 11,621.34 × 4,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.72x = 54,562,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,562,191.30/8,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.75

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