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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,583.58, 11,845.59 and 4,806.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,583.58, 11,845.59 and 4,806.73 is: 6,633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,583.58 : 11,845.59 = 4,806.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,583.58/11,845.59 = 4,806.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,583.58x = 11,845.59 × 4,806.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,583.58x = 56,938,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,938,493.59/8,583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.42

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