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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.65, 11,624.39 and 4,697.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.65, 11,624.39 and 4,697.65 is: 6,482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.65 : 11,624.39 = 4,697.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.65/11,624.39 = 4,697.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.65x = 11,624.39 × 4,697.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.65x = 54,607,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,607,292.20/8,423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.62

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