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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.48, 11,970.66 and 4,846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.48, 11,970.66 and 4,846.18 is: 6,687.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.48 : 11,970.66 = 4,846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.48/11,970.66 = 4,846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.48x = 11,970.66 × 4,846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.48x = 58,011,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,011,973.08/8,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.66

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