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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385.37, 11,571.96 and 4,608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385.37, 11,571.96 and 4,608.88 is: 6,360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385.37 : 11,571.96 = 4,608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385.37/11,571.96 = 4,608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385.37x = 11,571.96 × 4,608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385.37x = 53,333,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,333,775.00/8,385.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,360.34

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