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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.61, 11,544.76 and 4,588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.61, 11,544.76 and 4,588.94 is: 6,332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.61 : 11,544.76 = 4,588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.61/11,544.76 = 4,588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.61x = 11,544.76 × 4,588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.61x = 52,978,210.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,978,210.95/8,365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.86

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