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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.89, 11,674.71 and 4,683.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.89, 11,674.71 and 4,683.16 is: 6,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.89 : 11,674.71 = 4,683.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.89/11,674.71 = 4,683.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.89x = 11,674.71 × 4,683.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.89x = 54,674,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674,534.88/8,459.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.80

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