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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.38, 11,541.48 and 4,637.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.38, 11,541.48 and 4,637.38 is: 6,399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.38 : 11,541.48 = 4,637.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.38/11,541.48 = 4,637.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.38x = 11,541.48 × 4,637.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.38x = 53,522,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,522,228.52/8,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.59

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