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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.91, 11,624.82 and 4,647.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.91, 11,624.82 and 4,647.42 is: 6,413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.91 : 11,624.82 = 4,647.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.91/11,624.82 = 4,647.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.91x = 11,624.82 × 4,647.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.91x = 54,025,420.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,025,420.96/8,423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.34

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