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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.81, 11,543.43 and 4,638.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.81, 11,543.43 and 4,638.81 is: 6,401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.81 : 11,543.43 = 4,638.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.81/11,543.43 = 4,638.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.81x = 11,543.43 × 4,638.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.81x = 53,547,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,547,720.80/8,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.55

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