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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.64, 11,211.92 and 4,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.64, 11,211.92 and 4,588.96 is: 6,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.64 : 11,211.92 = 4,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.64/11,211.92 = 4,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.64x = 11,211.92 × 4,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.64x = 51,451,052.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,451,052.40/8,124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.72

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