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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.94, 11,623.70 and 4,646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.94, 11,623.70 and 4,646.24 is: 6,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.94 : 11,623.70 = 4,646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.94/11,623.70 = 4,646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.94x = 11,623.70 × 4,646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.94x = 54,006,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,006,418.54/8,422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.83

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