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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.64, 11,663.30 and 4,623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.64, 11,663.30 and 4,623.36 is: 6,380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.64 : 11,663.30 = 4,623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.64/11,663.30 = 4,623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.64x = 11,663.30 × 4,623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.64x = 53,923,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,923,634.69/8,451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.26

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