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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.66, 11,674.08 and 4,682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.66, 11,674.08 and 4,682.70 is: 6,461.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.66 : 11,674.08 = 4,682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.66/11,674.08 = 4,682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.66x = 11,674.08 × 4,682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.66x = 54,666,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,666,214.42/8,459.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.99

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