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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.92, 11,682.56 and 4,689.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.92, 11,682.56 and 4,689.22 is: 6,470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.92 : 11,682.56 = 4,689.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.92/11,682.56 = 4,689.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.92x = 11,682.56 × 4,689.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.92x = 54,782,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,782,094.00/8,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.90

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