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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.69, 11,524.13 and 4,574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.69, 11,524.13 and 4,574.02 is: 6,312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.69 : 11,524.13 = 4,574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.69/11,524.13 = 4,574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.69x = 11,524.13 × 4,574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.69x = 52,711,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,711,520.61/8,350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.24

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