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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.76, 11,524.08 and 4,573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.76, 11,524.08 and 4,573.96 is: 6,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.76 : 11,524.08 = 4,573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.76/11,524.08 = 4,573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.76x = 11,524.08 × 4,573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.76x = 52,710,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,710,680.96/8,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.08

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