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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.88, 11,588.16 and 4,670.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.88, 11,588.16 and 4,670.88 is: 6,446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.88 : 11,588.16 = 4,670.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.88/11,588.16 = 4,670.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.88x = 11,588.16 × 4,670.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.88x = 54,126,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,126,904.78/8,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,446.07

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