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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.59, 11,546.22 and 4,589.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.59, 11,546.22 and 4,589.89 is: 6,334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.59 : 11,546.22 = 4,589.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.59/11,546.22 = 4,589.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.59x = 11,546.22 × 4,589.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.59x = 52,995,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,995,856.77/8,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.23

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