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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.28, 11,970.50 and 4,695.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.28, 11,970.50 and 4,695.39 is: 6,479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.28 : 11,970.50 = 4,695.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.28/11,970.50 = 4,695.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.28x = 11,970.50 × 4,695.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.28x = 56,206,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,206,142.52/8,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.64

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