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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.28, 11,623.44 and 4,645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.28, 11,623.44 and 4,645.84 is: 6,410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.28 : 11,623.44 = 4,645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.28/11,623.44 = 4,645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.28x = 11,623.44 × 4,645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.28x = 54,000,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,000,642.49/8,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.88

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