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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.41, 11,491.82 and 4,601.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.41, 11,491.82 and 4,601.41 is: 6,349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.41 : 11,491.82 = 4,601.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.41/11,491.82 = 4,601.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.41x = 11,491.82 × 4,601.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.41x = 52,878,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,878,575.47/8,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,349.94

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