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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.74, 11,591.19 and 4,673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.74, 11,591.19 and 4,673.50 is: 6,449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.74 : 11,591.19 = 4,673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.74/11,591.19 = 4,673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.74x = 11,591.19 × 4,673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.74x = 54,171,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,171,426.47/8,399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,449.18

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