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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.03, 11,548.77 and 4,591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.03, 11,548.77 and 4,591.73 is: 6,336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.03 : 11,548.77 = 4,591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.03/11,548.77 = 4,591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.03x = 11,548.77 × 4,591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.03x = 53,028,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,028,833.67/8,369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.32

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