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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.73, 11,684.90 and 4,690.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.73, 11,684.90 and 4,690.64 is: 6,472.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.73 : 11,684.90 = 4,690.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.73/11,684.90 = 4,690.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.73x = 11,684.90 × 4,690.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.73x = 54,809,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,809,577.46/8,467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.76

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