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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.16, 11,673.52 and 4,681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.16, 11,673.52 and 4,681.96 is: 6,461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.16 : 11,673.52 = 4,681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.16/11,673.52 = 4,681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.16x = 11,673.52 × 4,681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.16x = 54,654,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,654,953.70/8,459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.04

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