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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.62, 11,601.03 and 4,629.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.62, 11,601.03 and 4,629.71 is: 6,388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.62 : 11,601.03 = 4,629.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.62/11,601.03 = 4,629.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.62x = 11,601.03 × 4,629.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.62x = 53,709,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,709,404.60/8,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.94

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