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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.31, 11,523.44 and 4,624.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.31, 11,523.44 and 4,624.31 is: 6,381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.31 : 11,523.44 = 4,624.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.31/11,523.44 = 4,624.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.31x = 11,523.44 × 4,624.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.31x = 53,287,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,287,999.20/8,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.56

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