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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,384.76, 11,570.91 and 4,607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,384.76, 11,570.91 and 4,607.96 is: 6,358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,384.76 : 11,570.91 = 4,607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,384.76/11,570.91 = 4,607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,384.76x = 11,570.91 × 4,607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,384.76x = 53,318,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,318,290.44/8,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.95

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