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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.92, 11,561.66 and 4,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.92, 11,561.66 and 4,601.24 is: 6,349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.92 : 11,561.66 = 4,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.92/11,561.66 = 4,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.92x = 11,561.66 × 4,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.92x = 53,197,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,197,952.25/8,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,349.78

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