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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.91, 11,492.52 and 4,601.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.91, 11,492.52 and 4,601.91 is: 6,350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.91 : 11,492.52 = 4,601.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.91/11,492.52 = 4,601.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.91x = 11,492.52 × 4,601.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.91x = 52,887,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,887,542.71/8,327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.64

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