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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.54, 11,483.25 and 4,595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.54, 11,483.25 and 4,595.54 is: 6,341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.54 : 11,483.25 = 4,595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.54/11,483.25 = 4,595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.54x = 11,483.25 × 4,595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.54x = 52,771,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,771,734.71/8,321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.58

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