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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.43, 11,591.89 and 4,623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.43, 11,591.89 and 4,623.30 is: 6,380.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.43 : 11,591.89 = 4,623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.43/11,591.89 = 4,623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.43x = 11,591.89 × 4,623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.43x = 53,592,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,592,773.48/8,399.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.53

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