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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,342.52, 11,512.33 and 4,565.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,342.52, 11,512.33 and 4,565.59 is: 6,300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,342.52 : 11,512.33 = 4,565.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,342.52/11,512.33 = 4,565.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,342.52x = 11,512.33 × 4,565.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,342.52x = 52,560,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,560,498.34/8,342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,300.32

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