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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.99, 11,684.34 and 4,690.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.99, 11,684.34 and 4,690.14 is: 6,472.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.99 : 11,684.34 = 4,690.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.99/11,684.34 = 4,690.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.99x = 11,684.34 × 4,690.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.99x = 54,801,190.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,801,190.41/8,466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.33

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