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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.21, 11,633.57 and 4,653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.21, 11,633.57 and 4,653.44 is: 6,421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.21 : 11,633.57 = 4,653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.21/11,633.57 = 4,653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.21x = 11,633.57 × 4,653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.21x = 54,136,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,136,119.98/8,430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.68

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