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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.95, 11,681.19 and 4,926.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.95, 11,681.19 and 4,926.83 is: 6,800.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.95 : 11,681.19 = 4,926.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.95/11,681.19 = 4,926.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.95x = 11,681.19 × 4,926.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.95x = 57,551,178.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,551,178.92/8,462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.37

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