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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.62, 11,565.26 and 4,654.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.62, 11,565.26 and 4,654.62 is: 6,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.62 : 11,565.26 = 4,654.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.62/11,565.26 = 4,654.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.62x = 11,565.26 × 4,654.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.62x = 53,831,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,831,890.50/8,380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.38

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