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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.29, 11,673.93 and 4,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.29, 11,673.93 and 4,682.80 is: 6,462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.29 : 11,673.93 = 4,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.29/11,673.93 = 4,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.29x = 11,673.93 × 4,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.29x = 54,666,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,666,679.40/8,459.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.32

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