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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.61, 11,579.18 and 4,613.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.61, 11,579.18 and 4,613.94 is: 6,367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.61 : 11,579.18 = 4,613.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.61/11,579.18 = 4,613.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.61x = 11,579.18 × 4,613.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.61x = 53,425,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425,618.70/8,390.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.31

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