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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.55, 11,634.02 and 4,653.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.55, 11,634.02 and 4,653.62 is: 6,421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.55 : 11,634.02 = 4,653.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.55/11,634.02 = 4,653.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.55x = 11,634.02 × 4,653.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.55x = 54,140,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,140,271.43/8,430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.91

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