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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.26, 11,671.09 and 4,921.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.26, 11,671.09 and 4,921.79 is: 6,790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.26 : 11,671.09 = 4,921.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.26/11,671.09 = 4,921.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.26x = 11,671.09 × 4,921.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.26x = 57,442,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,442,601.85/8,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.50

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