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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.13, 11,567.38 and 4,846.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.13, 11,567.38 and 4,846.49 is: 6,688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.13 : 11,567.38 = 4,846.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.13/11,567.38 = 4,846.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.13x = 11,567.38 × 4,846.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.13x = 56,061,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,061,191.50/8,381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.98

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