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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.98, 11,550.71 and 4,593.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.98, 11,550.71 and 4,593.49 is: 6,339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.98 : 11,550.71 = 4,593.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.98/11,550.71 = 4,593.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.98x = 11,550.71 × 4,593.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.98x = 53,058,083.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,058,083.81/8,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,339.10

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