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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.58, 11,635.08 and 4,654.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.58, 11,635.08 and 4,654.65 is: 6,423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.58 : 11,635.08 = 4,654.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.58/11,635.08 = 4,654.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.58x = 11,635.08 × 4,654.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.58x = 54,157,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157,225.12/8,431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.14

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