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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.46, 11,651.62 and 4,666.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.46, 11,651.62 and 4,666.43 is: 6,439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.46 : 11,651.62 = 4,666.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.46/11,651.62 = 4,666.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.46x = 11,651.62 × 4,666.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.46x = 54,371,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,371,501.14/8,443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.48

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