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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.04, 11,634.83 and 4,705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.04, 11,634.83 and 4,705.04 is: 6,492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.04 : 11,634.83 = 4,705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.04/11,634.83 = 4,705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.04x = 11,634.83 × 4,705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.04x = 54,742,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,742,258.84/8,431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,492.95

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