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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.46, 11,548.09 and 4,591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.46, 11,548.09 and 4,591.54 is: 6,336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.46 : 11,548.09 = 4,591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.46/11,548.09 = 4,591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.46x = 11,548.09 × 4,591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.46x = 53,023,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,023,494.20/8,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.11

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