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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.61, 11,519.84 and 4,570.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.61, 11,519.84 and 4,570.71 is: 6,307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.61 : 11,519.84 = 4,570.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.61/11,519.84 = 4,570.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.61x = 11,519.84 × 4,570.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.61x = 52,653,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,653,847.89/8,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,307.66

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