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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,470.34, 11,688.68 and 4,693.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,470.34, 11,688.68 and 4,693.25 is: 6,476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,470.34 : 11,688.68 = 4,693.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,470.34/11,688.68 = 4,693.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,470.34x = 11,688.68 × 4,693.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,470.34x = 54,857,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,857,815.50/8,470.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.46

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