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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.64, 11,553.28 and 4,786.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.64, 11,553.28 and 4,786.94 is: 6,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.64 : 11,553.28 = 4,786.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.64/11,553.28 = 4,786.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.64x = 11,553.28 × 4,786.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.64x = 55,304,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,304,858.16/8,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.22

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