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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,433.61, 12,649.23 and 4,635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,433.61, 12,649.23 and 4,635.44 is: 6,952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433.61 : 12,649.23 = 4,635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433.61/12,649.23 = 4,635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433.61x = 12,649.23 × 4,635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433.61x = 58,634,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,634,758.47/8,433.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.51

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