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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,386.73, 11,573.97 and 4,610.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,386.73, 11,573.97 and 4,610.03 is: 6,362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,386.73 : 11,573.97 = 4,610.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,386.73/11,573.97 = 4,610.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,386.73x = 11,573.97 × 4,610.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,386.73x = 53,356,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,356,377.85/8,386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,362.00

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