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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.08, 11,684.08 and 4,690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.08, 11,684.08 and 4,690.12 is: 6,472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.08 : 11,684.08 = 4,690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.08/11,684.08 = 4,690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.08x = 11,684.08 × 4,690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.08x = 54,799,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,799,737.29/8,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.09

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