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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.29, 11,633.79 and 4,704.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.29, 11,633.79 and 4,704.29 is: 6,491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.29 : 11,633.79 = 4,704.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.29/11,633.79 = 4,704.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.29x = 11,633.79 × 4,704.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.29x = 54,728,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,728,663.79/8,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.91

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