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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407, 11,601.92 and 4,630.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407, 11,601.92 and 4,630.44 is: 6,390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407 : 11,601.92 = 4,630.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407/11,601.92 = 4,630.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407x = 11,601.92 × 4,630.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407x = 53,721,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,721,994.44/8,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.15

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