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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.62, 11,954.42 and 4,683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.62, 11,954.42 and 4,683.74 is: 6,463.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.62 : 11,954.42 = 4,683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.62/11,954.42 = 4,683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.62x = 11,954.42 × 4,683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.62x = 55,991,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,991,347.07/8,662.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.56

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