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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.68, 11,674.62 and 4,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.68, 11,674.62 and 4,683.04 is: 6,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.68 : 11,674.62 = 4,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.68/11,674.62 = 4,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.68x = 11,674.62 × 4,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.68x = 54,672,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,672,712.44/8,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.74

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