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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.38, 11,604.94 and 4,683.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.38, 11,604.94 and 4,683.38 is: 6,463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.38 : 11,604.94 = 4,683.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.38/11,604.94 = 4,683.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.38x = 11,604.94 × 4,683.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.38x = 54,350,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,350,274.16/8,409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.06

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