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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.73, 11,511.09 and 4,564.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.73, 11,511.09 and 4,564.15 is: 6,298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.73 : 11,511.09 = 4,564.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.73/11,511.09 = 4,564.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.73x = 11,511.09 × 4,564.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.73x = 52,538,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,538,312.65/8,341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,298.25

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