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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.38, 11,519.38 and 4,621.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.38, 11,519.38 and 4,621.38 is: 6,377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.38 : 11,519.38 = 4,621.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.38/11,519.38 = 4,621.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.38x = 11,519.38 × 4,621.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.38x = 53,235,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,235,432.34/8,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.50

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