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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.54, 11,467.17 and 4,583.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.54, 11,467.17 and 4,583.54 is: 6,325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.54 : 11,467.17 = 4,583.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.54/11,467.17 = 4,583.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.54x = 11,467.17 × 4,583.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.54x = 52,560,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,560,232.38/8,309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,325.29

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