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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.60, 12,353.92 and 4,543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.60, 12,353.92 and 4,543.60 is: 6,812.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.60 : 12,353.92 = 4,543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.60/12,353.92 = 4,543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.60x = 12,353.92 × 4,543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.60x = 56,131,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,131,270.91/8,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.38

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