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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.41, 11,677.98 and 4,685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.41, 11,677.98 and 4,685.50 is: 6,465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.41 : 11,677.98 = 4,685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.41/11,677.98 = 4,685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.41x = 11,677.98 × 4,685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.41x = 54,717,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,717,175.29/8,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.91

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