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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.52, 11,673.96 and 4,682.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.52, 11,673.96 and 4,682.47 is: 6,461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.52 : 11,673.96 = 4,682.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.52/11,673.96 = 4,682.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.52x = 11,673.96 × 4,682.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.52x = 54,662,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,662,967.48/8,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.71

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