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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.07, 11,675.34 and 4,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.07, 11,675.34 and 4,924.80 is: 6,794.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.07 : 11,675.34 = 4,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.07/11,675.34 = 4,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.07x = 11,675.34 × 4,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.07x = 57,498,714.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,498,714.43/8,462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.88

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