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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.45, 11,579.09 and 4,613.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.45, 11,579.09 and 4,613.89 is: 6,367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.45 : 11,579.09 = 4,613.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.45/11,579.09 = 4,613.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.45x = 11,579.09 × 4,613.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.45x = 53,424,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,424,589.66/8,390.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.31

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