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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.83, 11,681.51 and 4,687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.83, 11,681.51 and 4,687.92 is: 6,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.83 : 11,681.51 = 4,687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.83/11,681.51 = 4,687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.83x = 11,681.51 × 4,687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.83x = 54,761,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,761,984.36/8,464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.35

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