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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.79, 11,547.83 and 4,591.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.79, 11,547.83 and 4,591.27 is: 6,336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.79 : 11,547.83 = 4,591.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.79/11,547.83 = 4,591.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.79x = 11,547.83 × 4,591.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.79x = 53,019,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,019,205.44/8,367.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.11

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