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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.14, 11,635.61 and 4,655.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.14, 11,635.61 and 4,655.03 is: 6,424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.14 : 11,635.61 = 4,655.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.14/11,635.61 = 4,655.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.14x = 11,635.61 × 4,655.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.14x = 54,164,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,164,055.44/8,431.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,424.29

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