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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.97, 11,547.70 and 4,591.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.97, 11,547.70 and 4,591.17 is: 6,335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.97 : 11,547.70 = 4,591.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.97/11,547.70 = 4,591.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.97x = 11,547.70 × 4,591.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.97x = 53,017,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,017,459.55/8,367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.76

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