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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.72, 11,683.13 and 4,689.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.72, 11,683.13 and 4,689.30 is: 6,471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.72 : 11,683.13 = 4,689.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.72/11,683.13 = 4,689.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.72x = 11,683.13 × 4,689.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.72x = 54,785,701.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,785,701.51/8,465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,471.48

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