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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,342.32, 11,512.08 and 4,806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,342.32, 11,512.08 and 4,806.16 is: 6,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,342.32 : 11,512.08 = 4,806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,342.32/11,512.08 = 4,806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,342.32x = 11,512.08 × 4,806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,342.32x = 55,328,898.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,328,898.41/8,342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.32

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