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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.66, 11,624.72 and 4,646.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.66, 11,624.72 and 4,646.97 is: 6,412.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.66 : 11,624.72 = 4,646.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.66/11,624.72 = 4,646.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.66x = 11,624.72 × 4,646.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.66x = 54,019,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019,701.86/8,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.86

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