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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.58, 11,684.34 and 4,690.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.58, 11,684.34 and 4,690.19 is: 6,472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.58 : 11,684.34 = 4,690.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.58/11,684.34 = 4,690.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.58x = 11,684.34 × 4,690.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.58x = 54,801,760.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,801,760.02/8,466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.72

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