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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.38, 11,523.52 and 4,624.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.38, 11,523.52 and 4,624.38 is: 6,381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.38 : 11,523.52 = 4,624.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.38/11,523.52 = 4,624.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.38x = 11,523.52 × 4,624.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.38x = 53,289,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,289,135.42/8,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.64

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