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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,433.27, 11,637.95 and 4,656.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,433.27, 11,637.95 and 4,656.38 is: 6,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433.27 : 11,637.95 = 4,656.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433.27/11,637.95 = 4,656.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433.27x = 11,637.95 × 4,656.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433.27x = 54,190,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,190,636.15/8,433.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,425.82

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