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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.46, 11,604.58 and 4,631.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.46, 11,604.58 and 4,631.88 is: 6,391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.46 : 11,604.58 = 4,631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.46/11,604.58 = 4,631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.46x = 11,604.58 × 4,631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.46x = 53,751,022.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,751,022.01/8,409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.73

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