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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.65, 11,637.99 and 4,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.65, 11,637.99 and 4,896 is: 6,757.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.65 : 11,637.99 = 4,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.65/11,637.99 = 4,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.65x = 11,637.99 × 4,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.65x = 56,979,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,979,599.04/8,431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,757.82

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