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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.84, 11,512.52 and 4,617.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.84, 11,512.52 and 4,617.04 is: 6,371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.84 : 11,512.52 = 4,617.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.84/11,512.52 = 4,617.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.84x = 11,512.52 × 4,617.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.84x = 53,153,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,153,765.34/8,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,371.95

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