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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,403.16, 11,595.95 and 4,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,403.16, 11,595.95 and 4,626.24 is: 6,383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,403.16 : 11,595.95 = 4,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,403.16/11,595.95 = 4,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,403.16x = 11,595.95 × 4,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,403.16x = 53,645,647.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,645,647.73/8,403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.99

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