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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,460.18, 11,674.53 and 4,682.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,460.18, 11,674.53 and 4,682.34 is: 6,461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,460.18 : 11,674.53 = 4,682.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,460.18/11,674.53 = 4,682.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,460.18x = 11,674.53 × 4,682.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,460.18x = 54,664,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,664,118.80/8,460.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.34

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