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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.23, 11,560.59 and 4,651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.23, 11,560.59 and 4,651.23 is: 6,418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.23 : 11,560.59 = 4,651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.23/11,560.59 = 4,651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.23x = 11,560.59 × 4,651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.23x = 53,770,963.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,770,963.03/8,377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.70

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