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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.32, 11,673.72 and 4,682.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.32, 11,673.72 and 4,682.18 is: 6,461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.32 : 11,673.72 = 4,682.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.32/11,673.72 = 4,682.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.32x = 11,673.72 × 4,682.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.32x = 54,658,458.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,658,458.31/8,459.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.33

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