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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.76, 11,634.84 and 4,654.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.76, 11,634.84 and 4,654.46 is: 6,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.76 : 11,634.84 = 4,654.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.76/11,634.84 = 4,654.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.76x = 11,634.84 × 4,654.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.76x = 54,153,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,153,926.47/8,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.38

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