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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,435.61, 12,652.23 and 4,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,435.61, 12,652.23 and 4,637.44 is: 6,955.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,435.61 : 12,652.23 = 4,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,435.61/12,652.23 = 4,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,435.61x = 12,652.23 × 4,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,435.61x = 58,673,990.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,673,990.70/8,435.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.51

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