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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.95, 11,561.70 and 4,549.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.95, 11,561.70 and 4,549.58 is: 6,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.95 : 11,561.70 = 4,549.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.95/11,561.70 = 4,549.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.95x = 11,561.70 × 4,549.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.95x = 52,600,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,600,916.52/8,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,278.50

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