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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.58, 11,541.90 and 4,586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.58, 11,541.90 and 4,586.52 is: 6,329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.58 : 11,541.90 = 4,586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.58/11,541.90 = 4,586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.58x = 11,541.90 × 4,586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.58x = 52,937,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,937,160.20/8,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,329.49

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