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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.55, 11,601.96 and 4,630.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.55, 11,601.96 and 4,630.58 is: 6,389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.55 : 11,601.96 = 4,630.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.55/11,601.96 = 4,630.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.55x = 11,601.96 × 4,630.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.55x = 53,723,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,723,803.94/8,407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.95

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