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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.28, 11,624.10 and 4,697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.28, 11,624.10 and 4,697.28 is: 6,482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.28 : 11,624.10 = 4,697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.28/11,624.10 = 4,697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.28x = 11,624.10 × 4,697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.28x = 54,601,652.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,601,652.45/8,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.23

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