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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.83, 11,674.29 and 4,682.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.83, 11,674.29 and 4,682.77 is: 6,462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.83 : 11,674.29 = 4,682.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.83/11,674.29 = 4,682.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.83x = 11,674.29 × 4,682.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.83x = 54,668,014.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,668,014.98/8,459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.07

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