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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,424.36, 11,624.97 and 4,647.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,424.36, 11,624.97 and 4,647.67 is: 6,413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,424.36 : 11,624.97 = 4,647.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,424.36/11,624.97 = 4,647.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,424.36x = 11,624.97 × 4,647.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,424.36x = 54,029,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,024.32/8,424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.43

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