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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.94, 11,569.31 and 4,606.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.94, 11,569.31 and 4,606.37 is: 6,356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.94 : 11,569.31 = 4,606.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.94/11,569.31 = 4,606.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.94x = 11,569.31 × 4,606.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.94x = 53,292,441.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,292,441.63/8,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,356.50

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