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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.68, 11,544.73 and 4,588.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.68, 11,544.73 and 4,588.85 is: 6,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.68 : 11,544.73 = 4,588.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.68/11,544.73 = 4,588.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.68x = 11,544.73 × 4,588.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.68x = 52,977,051.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,977,051.65/8,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.67

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