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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.93, 11,583.38 and 4,617.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.93, 11,583.38 and 4,617.09 is: 6,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.93 : 11,583.38 = 4,617.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.93/11,583.38 = 4,617.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.93x = 11,583.38 × 4,617.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.93x = 53,481,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,481,493.54/8,393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,371.45

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