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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.68, 11,544.93 and 4,781.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.68, 11,544.93 and 4,781.16 is: 6,598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.68 : 11,544.93 = 4,781.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.68/11,544.93 = 4,781.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.68x = 11,544.93 × 4,781.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.68x = 55,198,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,198,157.52/8,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.17

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