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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.82, 11,674.44 and 4,683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.82, 11,674.44 and 4,683.06 is: 6,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.82 : 11,674.44 = 4,683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.82/11,674.44 = 4,683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.82x = 11,674.44 × 4,683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.82x = 54,672,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,672,102.99/8,459.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.56

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