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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.63, 11,486.66 and 4,546.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.63, 11,486.66 and 4,546.73 is: 6,274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.63 : 11,486.66 = 4,546.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.63/11,486.66 = 4,546.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.63x = 11,486.66 × 4,546.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.63x = 52,226,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,226,747.60/8,323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,274.52

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