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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.83, 11,553.27 and 4,595.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.83, 11,553.27 and 4,595.35 is: 6,341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.83 : 11,553.27 = 4,595.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.83/11,553.27 = 4,595.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.83x = 11,553.27 × 4,595.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.83x = 53,091,290.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,091,290.41/8,371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.66

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