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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.97, 11,511.82 and 4,565.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.97, 11,511.82 and 4,565.10 is: 6,299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.97 : 11,511.82 = 4,565.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.97/11,511.82 = 4,565.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.97x = 11,511.82 × 4,565.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.97x = 52,552,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,552,625.98/8,341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.79

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