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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.59, 11,561.21 and 4,600.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.59, 11,561.21 and 4,600.91 is: 6,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.59 : 11,561.21 = 4,600.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.59/11,561.21 = 4,600.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.59x = 11,561.21 × 4,600.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.59x = 53,192,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,192,005.89/8,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,349.32

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