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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.76, 11,624.80 and 4,646.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.76, 11,624.80 and 4,646.84 is: 6,412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.76 : 11,624.80 = 4,646.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.76/11,624.80 = 4,646.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.76x = 11,624.80 × 4,646.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.76x = 54,018,585.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,018,585.63/8,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.65

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