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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.45, 11,577.52 and 4,853.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.45, 11,577.52 and 4,853.99 is: 6,697.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.45 : 11,577.52 = 4,853.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.45/11,577.52 = 4,853.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.45x = 11,577.52 × 4,853.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.45x = 56,197,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,197,166.30/8,390.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.75

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