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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.53, 11,548.08 and 4,591.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.53, 11,548.08 and 4,591.23 is: 6,335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.53 : 11,548.08 = 4,591.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.53/11,548.08 = 4,591.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.53x = 11,548.08 × 4,591.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.53x = 53,019,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,019,891.34/8,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.63

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