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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.56, 11,475.48 and 4,589.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.56, 11,475.48 and 4,589.56 is: 6,333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.56 : 11,475.48 = 4,589.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.56/11,475.48 = 4,589.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.56x = 11,475.48 × 4,589.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.56x = 52,667,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,667,403.99/8,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,333.60

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