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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.26, 11,682.16 and 4,688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.26, 11,682.16 and 4,688.50 is: 6,470.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.26 : 11,682.16 = 4,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.26/11,682.16 = 4,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.26x = 11,682.16 × 4,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.26x = 54,771,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,771,757.44/8,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.18

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