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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.96, 11,679.37 and 4,686.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.96, 11,679.37 and 4,686.89 is: 6,468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.96 : 11,679.37 = 4,686.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.96/11,679.37 = 4,686.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.96x = 11,679.37 × 4,686.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.96x = 54,739,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,739,922.46/8,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.18

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