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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,432.67, 11,635.28 and 4,893.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,432.67, 11,635.28 and 4,893.98 is: 6,752.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,432.67 : 11,635.28 = 4,893.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,432.67/11,635.28 = 4,893.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,432.67x = 11,635.28 × 4,893.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,432.67x = 56,942,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,942,803.14/8,432.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,752.64

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