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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.84, 11,581.02 and 4,615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.84, 11,581.02 and 4,615.44 is: 6,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.84 : 11,581.02 = 4,615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.84/11,581.02 = 4,615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.84x = 11,581.02 × 4,615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.84x = 53,451,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,451,502.95/8,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.46

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