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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.77, 11,569.91 and 4,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.77, 11,569.91 and 4,607.36 is: 6,358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.77 : 11,569.91 = 4,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.77/11,569.91 = 4,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.77x = 11,569.91 × 4,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.77x = 53,306,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,306,659.65/8,383.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.32

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