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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.94, 11,679.96 and 4,687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.94, 11,679.96 and 4,687.26 is: 6,468.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.94 : 11,679.96 = 4,687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.94/11,679.96 = 4,687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.94x = 11,679.96 × 4,687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.94x = 54,747,009.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,747,009.31/8,463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.27

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