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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.91, 11,543.43 and 4,588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.91, 11,543.43 and 4,588.15 is: 6,331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.91 : 11,543.43 = 4,588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.91/11,543.43 = 4,588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.91x = 11,543.43 × 4,588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.91x = 52,962,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,962,988.35/8,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,331.57

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