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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.93, 11,674.45 and 4,683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.93, 11,674.45 and 4,683.25 is: 6,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.93 : 11,674.45 = 4,683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.93/11,674.45 = 4,683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.93x = 11,674.45 × 4,683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.93x = 54,674,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674,367.96/8,459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.74

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