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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.68, 11,483.88 and 4,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.68, 11,483.88 and 4,595.44 is: 6,341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.68 : 11,483.88 = 4,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.68/11,483.88 = 4,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.68x = 11,483.88 × 4,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.68x = 52,773,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,773,481.51/8,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.69

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