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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.08, 11,557.76 and 4,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.08, 11,557.76 and 4,598.60 is: 6,346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.08 : 11,557.76 = 4,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.08/11,557.76 = 4,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.08x = 11,557.76 × 4,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.08x = 53,149,515.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,149,515.14/8,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.15

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