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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.15, 11,634.92 and 4,654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.15, 11,634.92 and 4,654.32 is: 6,422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.15 : 11,634.92 = 4,654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.15/11,634.92 = 4,654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.15x = 11,634.92 × 4,654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.15x = 54,152,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,152,640.85/8,431.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,422.92

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