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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.62, 11,970.96 and 4,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.62, 11,970.96 and 4,695.74 is: 6,480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.62 : 11,970.96 = 4,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.62/11,970.96 = 4,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.62x = 11,970.96 × 4,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.62x = 56,212,515.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,212,515.71/8,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.11

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