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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.56, 11,630.46 and 5,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.56, 11,630.46 and 5,445.52 is: 7,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.56 : 11,630.46 = 5,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.56/11,630.46 = 5,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.56x = 11,630.46 × 5,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.56x = 63,333,902.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,333,902.54/8,429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.31

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