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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.16, 11,970.27 and 4,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.16, 11,970.27 and 4,695.26 is: 6,479.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.16 : 11,970.27 = 4,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.16/11,970.27 = 4,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.16x = 11,970.27 × 4,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.16x = 56,203,470.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,203,470.07/8,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.42

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