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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.35, 11,673.81 and 4,682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.35, 11,673.81 and 4,682.52 is: 6,461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.35 : 11,673.81 = 4,682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.35/11,673.81 = 4,682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.35x = 11,673.81 × 4,682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.35x = 54,662,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,662,848.80/8,459.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.83

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