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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.02, 11,544.41 and 4,828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.02, 11,544.41 and 4,828.72 is: 6,661.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.02 : 11,544.41 = 4,828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.02/11,544.41 = 4,828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.02x = 11,544.41 × 4,828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.02x = 55,744,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,744,723.46/8,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.64

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