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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.32, 11,588.31 and 4,671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.32, 11,588.31 and 4,671.32 is: 6,446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.32 : 11,588.31 = 4,671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.32/11,588.31 = 4,671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.32x = 11,588.31 × 4,671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.32x = 54,132,622.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,132,622.97/8,397.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,446.42

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