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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.62, 11,602.41 and 4,630.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.62, 11,602.41 and 4,630.71 is: 6,390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.62 : 11,602.41 = 4,630.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.62/11,602.41 = 4,630.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.62x = 11,602.41 × 4,630.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.62x = 53,727,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,727,396.01/8,407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.32

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