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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.97, 11,556.29 and 4,597.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.97, 11,556.29 and 4,597.51 is: 6,344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.97 : 11,556.29 = 4,597.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.97/11,556.29 = 4,597.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.97x = 11,556.29 × 4,597.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.97x = 53,130,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,130,135.85/8,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.68

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