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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.93, 11,558.74 and 4,599.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.93, 11,558.74 and 4,599.17 is: 6,346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.93 : 11,558.74 = 4,599.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.93/11,558.74 = 4,599.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.93x = 11,558.74 × 4,599.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.93x = 53,160,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,160,529.46/8,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.82

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