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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.72, 11,541.75 and 4,637.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.72, 11,541.75 and 4,637.72 is: 6,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.72 : 11,541.75 = 4,637.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.72/11,541.75 = 4,637.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.72x = 11,541.75 × 4,637.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.72x = 53,527,347.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,527,347.10/8,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.95

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