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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.88, 11,511.60 and 4,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.88, 11,511.60 and 4,565 is: 6,299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.88 : 11,511.60 = 4,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.88/11,511.60 = 4,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.88x = 11,511.60 × 4,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.88x = 52,550,454
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,550,454/8,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.60

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