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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.55, 11,623.31 and 4,645.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.55, 11,623.31 and 4,645.83 is: 6,411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.55 : 11,623.31 = 4,645.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.55/11,623.31 = 4,645.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.55x = 11,623.31 × 4,645.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.55x = 53,999,899.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,999,899.07/8,422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.35

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