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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.69, 11,552.93 and 4,645.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.69, 11,552.93 and 4,645.69 is: 6,411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.69 : 11,552.93 = 4,645.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.69/11,552.93 = 4,645.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.69x = 11,552.93 × 4,645.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.69x = 53,671,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,671,296.68/8,371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.05

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