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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.68, 11,538.24 and 4,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.68, 11,538.24 and 4,824 is: 6,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.68 : 11,538.24 = 4,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.68/11,538.24 = 4,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.68x = 11,538.24 × 4,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.68x = 55,660,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,660,469.76/8,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,658.21

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