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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.82, 11,674.45 and 4,682.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.82, 11,674.45 and 4,682.99 is: 6,462.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.82 : 11,674.45 = 4,682.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.82/11,674.45 = 4,682.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.82x = 11,674.45 × 4,682.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.82x = 54,671,291.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,671,291.71/8,459.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.47

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