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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.74, 11,638.35 and 4,895.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.74, 11,638.35 and 4,895.82 is: 6,757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.74 : 11,638.35 = 4,895.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.74/11,638.35 = 4,895.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.74x = 11,638.35 × 4,895.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.74x = 56,979,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,979,266.70/8,431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,757.71

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