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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.63, 11,521.46 and 4,622.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.63, 11,521.46 and 4,622.63 is: 6,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.63 : 11,521.46 = 4,622.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.63/11,521.46 = 4,622.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.63x = 11,521.46 × 4,622.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.63x = 53,259,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,259,400.59/8,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.42

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