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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.13, 11,597.74 and 4,627.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.13, 11,597.74 and 4,627.67 is: 6,386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.13 : 11,597.74 = 4,627.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.13/11,597.74 = 4,627.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.13x = 11,597.74 × 4,627.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.13x = 53,670,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,670,513.47/8,404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,386.21

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