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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.50, 11,598.93 and 4,679.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.50, 11,598.93 and 4,679.22 is: 6,457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.50 : 11,598.93 = 4,679.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.50/11,598.93 = 4,679.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.50x = 11,598.93 × 4,679.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.50x = 54,273,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,273,945.23/8,404.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,457.72

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