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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.82, 11,635.18 and 4,654.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.82, 11,635.18 and 4,654.71 is: 6,423.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.82 : 11,635.18 = 4,654.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.82/11,635.18 = 4,654.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.82x = 11,635.18 × 4,654.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.82x = 54,158,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,158,420.69/8,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.86

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