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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.23, 11,674.31 and 4,682.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.23, 11,674.31 and 4,682.55 is: 6,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.23 : 11,674.31 = 4,682.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.23/11,674.31 = 4,682.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.23x = 11,674.31 × 4,682.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.23x = 54,665,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,665,540.29/8,459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.24

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