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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385.64, 11,571.48 and 4,608.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385.64, 11,571.48 and 4,608.61 is: 6,359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385.64 : 11,571.48 = 4,608.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385.64/11,571.48 = 4,608.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385.64x = 11,571.48 × 4,608.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385.64x = 53,328,409.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,328,409.51/8,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,359.49

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