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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.13, 11,543.87 and 4,639.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.13, 11,543.87 and 4,639.13 is: 6,401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.13 : 11,543.87 = 4,639.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.13/11,543.87 = 4,639.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.13x = 11,543.87 × 4,639.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.13x = 53,553,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,553,467.51/8,365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.99

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