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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.96, 11,524.33 and 4,574.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.96, 11,524.33 and 4,574.13 is: 6,312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.96 : 11,524.33 = 4,574.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.96/11,524.33 = 4,574.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.96x = 11,524.33 × 4,574.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.96x = 52,713,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,713,725.96/8,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.30

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