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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.97, 11,971.46 and 4,696.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.97, 11,971.46 and 4,696.11 is: 6,480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.97 : 11,971.46 = 4,696.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.97/11,971.46 = 4,696.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.97x = 11,971.46 × 4,696.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.97x = 56,219,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,219,269.54/8,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.63

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