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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,458.98, 11,673.96 and 4,682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,458.98, 11,673.96 and 4,682.29 is: 6,461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458.98 : 11,673.96 = 4,682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458.98/11,673.96 = 4,682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458.98x = 11,673.96 × 4,682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458.98x = 54,660,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,660,866.17/8,458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.87

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