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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.97, 11,633.22 and 4,653.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.97, 11,633.22 and 4,653.51 is: 6,421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.97 : 11,633.22 = 4,653.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.97/11,633.22 = 4,653.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.97x = 11,633.22 × 4,653.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.97x = 54,135,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,135,305.60/8,429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.77

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