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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.98, 11,566.28 and 4,846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.98, 11,566.28 and 4,846.34 is: 6,687.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.98 : 11,566.28 = 4,846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.98/11,566.28 = 4,846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.98x = 11,566.28 × 4,846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.98x = 56,054,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,054,125.42/8,381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.46

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