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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.53, 11,669.46 and 4,922.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.53, 11,669.46 and 4,922.35 is: 6,790.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.53 : 11,669.46 = 4,922.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.53/11,669.46 = 4,922.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.53x = 11,669.46 × 4,922.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.53x = 57,441,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,441,166.43/8,459.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.11

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