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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.08, 11,566.62 and 4,657.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.08, 11,566.62 and 4,657.08 is: 6,425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.08 : 11,566.62 = 4,657.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.08/11,566.62 = 4,657.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.08x = 11,566.62 × 4,657.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.08x = 53,866,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,866,674.67/8,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,425.64

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