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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.42, 11,566.44 and 4,604.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.42, 11,566.44 and 4,604.67 is: 6,354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.42 : 11,566.44 = 4,604.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.42/11,566.44 = 4,604.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.42x = 11,566.44 × 4,604.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.42x = 53,259,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,259,558.42/8,381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.48

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