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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.52, 11,523.36 and 4,573.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.52, 11,523.36 and 4,573.59 is: 6,311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.52 : 11,523.36 = 4,573.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.52/11,523.36 = 4,573.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.52x = 11,523.36 × 4,573.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.52x = 52,703,098.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,703,098.00/8,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,311.36

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