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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.52, 11,635.43 and 4,654.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.52, 11,635.43 and 4,654.68 is: 6,423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.52 : 11,635.43 = 4,654.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.52/11,635.43 = 4,654.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.52x = 11,635.43 × 4,654.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.52x = 54,159,223.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,159,223.67/8,431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.43

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