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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.36, 11,580.54 and 4,806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.36, 11,580.54 and 4,806.66 is: 6,633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.36 : 11,580.54 = 4,806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.36/11,580.54 = 4,806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.36x = 11,580.54 × 4,806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.36x = 55,663,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,663,718.40/8,391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.46

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