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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.67, 11,541.36 and 4,779.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.67, 11,541.36 and 4,779.01 is: 6,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.67 : 11,541.36 = 4,779.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.67/11,541.36 = 4,779.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.67x = 11,541.36 × 4,779.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.67x = 55,156,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,156,274.85/8,363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.75

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