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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.88, 11,591.01 and 4,622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.88, 11,591.01 and 4,622.97 is: 6,379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.88 : 11,591.01 = 4,622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.88/11,591.01 = 4,622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.88x = 11,591.01 × 4,622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.88x = 53,584,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,584,891.50/8,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.24

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