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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.66, 11,679.60 and 4,686.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.66, 11,679.60 and 4,686.69 is: 6,467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.66 : 11,679.60 = 4,686.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.66/11,679.60 = 4,686.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.66x = 11,679.60 × 4,686.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.66x = 54,738,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,738,664.52/8,463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,467.49

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