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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.28, 11,969.13 and 4,694.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.28, 11,969.13 and 4,694.43 is: 6,478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.28 : 11,969.13 = 4,694.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.28/11,969.13 = 4,694.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.28x = 11,969.13 × 4,694.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.28x = 56,188,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,188,198.06/8,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.31

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