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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,470.51, 11,689.73 and 4,694.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,470.51, 11,689.73 and 4,694.09 is: 6,478.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,470.51 : 11,689.73 = 4,694.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,470.51/11,689.73 = 4,694.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,470.51x = 11,689.73 × 4,694.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,470.51x = 54,872,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,872,644.70/8,470.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.08

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