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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.17, 11,673.59 and 4,682.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.17, 11,673.59 and 4,682.34 is: 6,461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.17 : 11,673.59 = 4,682.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.17/11,673.59 = 4,682.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.17x = 11,673.59 × 4,682.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.17x = 54,659,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,659,717.40/8,459.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.59

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