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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.02, 11,514.50 and 4,618.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.02, 11,514.50 and 4,618.02 is: 6,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.02 : 11,514.50 = 4,618.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.02/11,514.50 = 4,618.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.02x = 11,514.50 × 4,618.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.02x = 53,174,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,174,191.29/8,344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.73

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