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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.57, 11,521.02 and 4,622.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.57, 11,521.02 and 4,622.57 is: 6,379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.57 : 11,521.02 = 4,622.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.57/11,521.02 = 4,622.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.57x = 11,521.02 × 4,622.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.57x = 53,256,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,256,640.70/8,348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.14

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