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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.12, 11,535.96 and 4,633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.12, 11,535.96 and 4,633.12 is: 6,393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.12 : 11,535.96 = 4,633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.12/11,535.96 = 4,633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.12x = 11,535.96 × 4,633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.12x = 53,447,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,447,487.00/8,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.91

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