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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.46, 11,678.79 and 4,685.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.46, 11,678.79 and 4,685.79 is: 6,466.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.46 : 11,678.79 = 4,685.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.46/11,678.79 = 4,685.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.46x = 11,678.79 × 4,685.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.46x = 54,724,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724,357.39/8,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.72

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