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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.91, 11,674.49 and 4,682.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.91, 11,674.49 and 4,682.85 is: 6,462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.91 : 11,674.49 = 4,682.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.91/11,674.49 = 4,682.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.91x = 11,674.49 × 4,682.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.91x = 54,669,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,669,862.08/8,459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.23

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