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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.28, 11,550.99 and 4,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.28, 11,550.99 and 4,593.52 is: 6,339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.28 : 11,550.99 = 4,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.28/11,550.99 = 4,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.28x = 11,550.99 × 4,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.28x = 53,059,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,059,703.58/8,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,339.06

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