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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.32, 11,541.90 and 4,637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.32, 11,541.90 and 4,637.32 is: 6,399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.32 : 11,541.90 = 4,637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.32/11,541.90 = 4,637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.32x = 11,541.90 × 4,637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.32x = 53,523,483.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,523,483.71/8,363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.79

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