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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348, 11,520.24 and 4,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348, 11,520.24 and 4,622 is: 6,378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348 : 11,520.24 = 4,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348/11,520.24 = 4,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348x = 11,520.24 × 4,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348x = 53,246,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,246,549.28/8,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,378.36

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