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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,455.92, 11,669.58 and 4,679.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,455.92, 11,669.58 and 4,679.07 is: 6,457.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,455.92 : 11,669.58 = 4,679.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,455.92/11,669.58 = 4,679.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,455.92x = 11,669.58 × 4,679.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,455.92x = 54,602,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,602,781.69/8,455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,457.34

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