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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,433.16, 11,637.68 and 4,656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,433.16, 11,637.68 and 4,656.32 is: 6,425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433.16 : 11,637.68 = 4,656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433.16/11,637.68 = 4,656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433.16x = 11,637.68 × 4,656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433.16x = 54,188,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,188,762.14/8,433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,425.68

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