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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.65, 11,971.08 and 4,846.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.65, 11,971.08 and 4,846.29 is: 6,687.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.65 : 11,971.08 = 4,846.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.65/11,971.08 = 4,846.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.65x = 11,971.08 × 4,846.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.65x = 58,015,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,015,325.29/8,674.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.92

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