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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.62, 11,684.91 and 4,690.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.62, 11,684.91 and 4,690.53 is: 6,472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.62 : 11,684.91 = 4,690.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.62/11,684.91 = 4,690.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.62x = 11,684.91 × 4,690.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.62x = 54,808,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,808,420.90/8,467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.71

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