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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.76, 11,568.15 and 4,605.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.76, 11,568.15 and 4,605.96 is: 6,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.76 : 11,568.15 = 4,605.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.76/11,568.15 = 4,605.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.76x = 11,568.15 × 4,605.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.76x = 53,282,479.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,282,479.55/8,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,356.20

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