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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,389, 11,577.06 and 4,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,389, 11,577.06 and 4,663.24 is: 6,435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,389 : 11,577.06 = 4,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,389/11,577.06 = 4,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,389x = 11,577.06 × 4,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,389x = 53,986,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,986,609.27/8,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.40

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