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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.37, 11,673.95 and 4,630.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.37, 11,673.95 and 4,630.95 is: 6,390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.37 : 11,673.95 = 4,630.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.37/11,673.95 = 4,630.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.37x = 11,673.95 × 4,630.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.37x = 54,061,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,061,455.60/8,459.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.72

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