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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.59, 11,552.94 and 4,834.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.59, 11,552.94 and 4,834.95 is: 6,672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.59 : 11,552.94 = 4,834.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.59/11,552.94 = 4,834.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.59x = 11,552.94 × 4,834.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.59x = 55,857,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,857,887.25/8,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,672.32

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