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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.38, 11,476.61 and 4,590.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.38, 11,476.61 and 4,590.38 is: 6,334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.38 : 11,476.61 = 4,590.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.38/11,476.61 = 4,590.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.38x = 11,476.61 × 4,590.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.38x = 52,681,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681,920.68/8,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.72

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