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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.47, 11,567.93 and 4,606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.47, 11,567.93 and 4,606.02 is: 6,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.47 : 11,567.93 = 4,606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.47/11,567.93 = 4,606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.47x = 11,567.93 × 4,606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.47x = 53,282,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,282,093.91/8,382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,356.38

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