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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.76, 11,591.57 and 4,623.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.76, 11,591.57 and 4,623.09 is: 6,379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.76 : 11,591.57 = 4,623.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.76/11,591.57 = 4,623.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.76x = 11,591.57 × 4,623.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.76x = 53,588,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,588,871.35/8,399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.81

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