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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.88, 11,541.76 and 4,637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.88, 11,541.76 and 4,637.12 is: 6,399.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.88 : 11,541.76 = 4,637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.88/11,541.76 = 4,637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.88x = 11,541.76 × 4,637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.88x = 53,520,526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,520,526.13/8,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.77

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