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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.46, 11,663.25 and 4,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.46, 11,663.25 and 4,623.28 is: 6,380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.46 : 11,663.25 = 4,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.46/11,663.25 = 4,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.46x = 11,663.25 × 4,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.46x = 53,922,412.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,922,412.14/8,451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.25

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