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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,436.94, 11,643.08 and 4,660.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,436.94, 11,643.08 and 4,660.22 is: 6,431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436.94 : 11,643.08 = 4,660.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436.94/11,643.08 = 4,660.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436.94x = 11,643.08 × 4,660.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436.94x = 54,259,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,259,254.59/8,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.15

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