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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.06, 11,633.49 and 4,893.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.06, 11,633.49 and 4,893.50 is: 6,753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.06 : 11,633.49 = 4,893.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.06/11,633.49 = 4,893.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.06x = 11,633.49 × 4,893.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.06x = 56,928,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,928,483.32/8,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.03

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