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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.72, 11,541.92 and 4,826.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.72, 11,541.92 and 4,826.93 is: 6,661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.72 : 11,541.92 = 4,826.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.72/11,541.92 = 4,826.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.72x = 11,541.92 × 4,826.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.72x = 55,711,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,711,958.06/8,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.15

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