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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.89, 11,521.60 and 4,571.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.89, 11,521.60 and 4,571.99 is: 6,309.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.89 : 11,521.60 = 4,571.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.89/11,521.60 = 4,571.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.89x = 11,521.60 × 4,571.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.89x = 52,676,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,676,639.98/8,348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,309.42

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