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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.39, 11,624.31 and 4,837.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.39, 11,624.31 and 4,837.39 is: 6,675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.39 : 11,624.31 = 4,837.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.39/11,624.31 = 4,837.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.39x = 11,624.31 × 4,837.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.39x = 56,231,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,231,291.89/8,423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,675.61

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