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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.36, 11,567.84 and 4,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.36, 11,567.84 and 4,658.24 is: 6,427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.36 : 11,567.84 = 4,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.36/11,567.84 = 4,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.36x = 11,567.84 × 4,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.36x = 53,885,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,885,775.00/8,383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,427.71

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