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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,461.41, 11,676.48 and 4,684.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,461.41, 11,676.48 and 4,684.46 is: 6,464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,461.41 : 11,676.48 = 4,684.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,461.41/11,676.48 = 4,684.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,461.41x = 11,676.48 × 4,684.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,461.41x = 54,697,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697,945.12/8,461.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.40

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