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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.62, 11,493.41 and 4,551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.62, 11,493.41 and 4,551.72 is: 6,281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.62 : 11,493.41 = 4,551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.62/11,493.41 = 4,551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.62x = 11,493.41 × 4,551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.62x = 52,314,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,314,761.41/8,328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,281.33

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