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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,461.66, 11,676.84 and 4,684.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,461.66, 11,676.84 and 4,684.69 is: 6,464.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,461.66 : 11,676.84 = 4,684.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,461.66/11,676.84 = 4,684.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,461.66x = 11,676.84 × 4,684.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,461.66x = 54,702,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702,375.58/8,461.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.73

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