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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.78, 11,569.86 and 4,607.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.78, 11,569.86 and 4,607.18 is: 6,358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.78 : 11,569.86 = 4,607.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.78/11,569.86 = 4,607.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.78x = 11,569.86 × 4,607.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.78x = 53,304,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,304,427.59/8,383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.04

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