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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.58, 11,566.06 and 4,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.58, 11,566.06 and 4,604.72 is: 6,354.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.58 : 11,566.06 = 4,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.58/11,566.06 = 4,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.58x = 11,566.06 × 4,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.58x = 53,258,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,258,467.80/8,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.23

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