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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.21, 11,546.36 and 4,590.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.21, 11,546.36 and 4,590.29 is: 6,334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.21 : 11,546.36 = 4,590.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.21/11,546.36 = 4,590.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.21x = 11,546.36 × 4,590.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.21x = 53,001,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,001,140.84/8,367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.39

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