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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.91, 11,553.53 and 4,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.91, 11,553.53 and 4,595.24 is: 6,341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.91 : 11,553.53 = 4,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.91/11,553.53 = 4,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.91x = 11,553.53 × 4,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.91x = 53,091,162.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,091,162.45/8,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.59

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