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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.62, 11,660.82 and 4,673.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.62, 11,660.82 and 4,673.27 is: 6,448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.62 : 11,660.82 = 4,673.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.62/11,660.82 = 4,673.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.62x = 11,660.82 × 4,673.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.62x = 54,494,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,494,160.28/8,450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,448.54

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