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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.34, 11,483.46 and 4,595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.34, 11,483.46 and 4,595.34 is: 6,341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.34 : 11,483.46 = 4,595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.34/11,483.46 = 4,595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.34x = 11,483.46 × 4,595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.34x = 52,770,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,770,403.08/8,321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.58

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