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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.61, 11,507.27 and 4,562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.61, 11,507.27 and 4,562.12 is: 6,295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.61 : 11,507.27 = 4,562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.61/11,507.27 = 4,562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.61x = 11,507.27 × 4,562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.61x = 52,497,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,497,466.27/8,338.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.71

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