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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,470.98, 11,688.84 and 4,693.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,470.98, 11,688.84 and 4,693.68 is: 6,476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,470.98 : 11,688.84 = 4,693.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,470.98/11,688.84 = 4,693.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,470.98x = 11,688.84 × 4,693.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,470.98x = 54,863,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,863,674.53/8,470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.66

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