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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.49, 11,635.25 and 4,655.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.49, 11,635.25 and 4,655.01 is: 6,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.49 : 11,635.25 = 4,655.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.49/11,635.25 = 4,655.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.49x = 11,635.25 × 4,655.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.49x = 54,162,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,162,181.83/8,431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.80

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