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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.63, 11,489.31 and 4,599.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.63, 11,489.31 and 4,599.63 is: 6,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.63 : 11,489.31 = 4,599.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.63/11,489.31 = 4,599.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.63x = 11,489.31 × 4,599.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.63x = 52,846,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,846,574.96/8,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.46

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