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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,460.53, 11,676.58 and 4,827.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,460.53, 11,676.58 and 4,827.47 is: 6,662.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,460.53 : 11,676.58 = 4,827.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,460.53/11,676.58 = 4,827.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,460.53x = 11,676.58 × 4,827.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,460.53x = 56,368,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,368,334.88/8,460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.51

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