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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,374.96, 11,558.15 and 4,598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,374.96, 11,558.15 and 4,598.76 is: 6,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,374.96 : 11,558.15 = 4,598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,374.96/11,558.15 = 4,598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,374.96x = 11,558.15 × 4,598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,374.96x = 53,153,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,153,157.89/8,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.68

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