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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.52, 11,478.44 and 4,591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.52, 11,478.44 and 4,591.44 is: 6,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.52 : 11,478.44 = 4,591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.52/11,478.44 = 4,591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.52x = 11,478.44 × 4,591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.52x = 52,702,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,702,568.55/8,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.33

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