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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,458.66, 11,672.97 and 4,682.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,458.66, 11,672.97 and 4,682.09 is: 6,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458.66 : 11,672.97 = 4,682.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458.66/11,672.97 = 4,682.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458.66x = 11,672.97 × 4,682.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458.66x = 54,653,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,653,881.58/8,458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.29

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