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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.32, 11,522.74 and 4,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.32, 11,522.74 and 4,993.12 is: 6,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.32 : 11,522.74 = 4,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.32/11,522.74 = 4,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.32x = 11,522.74 × 4,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.32x = 57,534,423.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,534,423.55/8,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.74

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