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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.72, 11,681.75 and 4,688.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.72, 11,681.75 and 4,688.30 is: 6,470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.72 : 11,681.75 = 4,688.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.72/11,681.75 = 4,688.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.72x = 11,681.75 × 4,688.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.72x = 54,767,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,767,523.74/8,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.09

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