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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.58, 11,327.52 and 4,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.58, 11,327.52 and 4,623.46 is: 6,380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.58 : 11,327.52 = 4,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.58/11,327.52 = 4,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.58x = 11,327.52 × 4,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.58x = 52,372,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,372,335.62/8,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.19

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