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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.24, 11,493.90 and 4,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.24, 11,493.90 and 4,603 is: 6,351.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.24 : 11,493.90 = 4,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.24/11,493.90 = 4,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.24x = 11,493.90 × 4,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.24x = 52,906,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,906,421.70/8,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.89

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