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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.16, 11,523.40 and 4,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.16, 11,523.40 and 4,624.72 is: 6,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.16 : 11,523.40 = 4,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.16/11,523.40 = 4,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.16x = 11,523.40 × 4,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.16x = 53,292,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,292,498.45/8,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.21

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