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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.39, 11,635.36 and 4,654.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.39, 11,635.36 and 4,654.49 is: 6,423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.39 : 11,635.36 = 4,654.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.39/11,635.36 = 4,654.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.39x = 11,635.36 × 4,654.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.39x = 54,156,658.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,156,658.04/8,431.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.22

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