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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.85, 11,569.41 and 4,606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.85, 11,569.41 and 4,606.73 is: 6,357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.85 : 11,569.41 = 4,606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.85/11,569.41 = 4,606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.85x = 11,569.41 × 4,606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.85x = 53,297,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,297,148.13/8,383.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,357.12

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