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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,460.42, 11,674.35 and 4,683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,460.42, 11,674.35 and 4,683.30 is: 6,462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,460.42 : 11,674.35 = 4,683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,460.42/11,674.35 = 4,683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,460.42x = 11,674.35 × 4,683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,460.42x = 54,674,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674,483.36/8,460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.38

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