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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.73, 11,971.01 and 4,846.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.73, 11,971.01 and 4,846.43 is: 6,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.73 : 11,971.01 = 4,846.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.73/11,971.01 = 4,846.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.73x = 11,971.01 × 4,846.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.73x = 58,016,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,016,637.76/8,674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.01

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