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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.52, 11,569.03 and 4,606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.52, 11,569.03 and 4,606.68 is: 6,357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.52 : 11,569.03 = 4,606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.52/11,569.03 = 4,606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.52x = 11,569.03 × 4,606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.52x = 53,294,781.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,294,781.49/8,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,357.09

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