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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.62, 11,677.85 and 4,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.62, 11,677.85 and 4,685.52 is: 6,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.62 : 11,677.85 = 4,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.62/11,677.85 = 4,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.62x = 11,677.85 × 4,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.62x = 54,716,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,716,799.73/8,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.70

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