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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,435.14, 11,640.51 and 4,709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,435.14, 11,640.51 and 4,709.14 is: 6,498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,435.14 : 11,640.51 = 4,709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,435.14/11,640.51 = 4,709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,435.14x = 11,640.51 × 4,709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,435.14x = 54,816,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,816,791.26/8,435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.62

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