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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.36, 11,623.59 and 4,646.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.36, 11,623.59 and 4,646.67 is: 6,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.36 : 11,623.59 = 4,646.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.36/11,623.59 = 4,646.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.36x = 11,623.59 × 4,646.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.36x = 54,010,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,010,986.95/8,423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.05

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