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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.33, 11,624.05 and 4,646.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.33, 11,624.05 and 4,646.86 is: 6,412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.33 : 11,624.05 = 4,646.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.33/11,624.05 = 4,646.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.33x = 11,624.05 × 4,646.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.33x = 54,015,332.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,015,332.98/8,423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.59

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