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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.68, 11,613.57 and 4,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.68, 11,613.57 and 4,639 is: 6,401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.68 : 11,613.57 = 4,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.68/11,613.57 = 4,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.68x = 11,613.57 × 4,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.68x = 53,875,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,875,351.23/8,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.78

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