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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.50, 11,521.32 and 4,622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.50, 11,521.32 and 4,622.50 is: 6,379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.50 : 11,521.32 = 4,622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.50/11,521.32 = 4,622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.50x = 11,521.32 × 4,622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.50x = 53,257,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,257,301.70/8,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.27

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