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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.57, 11,661.23 and 4,673.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.57, 11,661.23 and 4,673.62 is: 6,450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.57 : 11,661.23 = 4,673.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.57/11,661.23 = 4,673.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.57x = 11,661.23 × 4,673.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.57x = 54,500,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,500,140.28/8,449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,450.05

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