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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.08, 11,597.20 and 4,626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.08, 11,597.20 and 4,626.52 is: 6,384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.08 : 11,597.20 = 4,626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.08/11,597.20 = 4,626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.08x = 11,597.20 × 4,626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.08x = 53,654,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,654,624.53/8,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.36

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