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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358, 11,534.28 and 4,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358, 11,534.28 and 4,632.24 is: 6,392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358 : 11,534.28 = 4,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358/11,534.28 = 4,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358x = 11,534.28 × 4,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358x = 53,429,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,429,553.19/8,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.62

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