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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.08, 11,549.52 and 4,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.08, 11,549.52 and 4,832.88 is: 6,670.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.08 : 11,549.52 = 4,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.08/11,549.52 = 4,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.08x = 11,549.52 × 4,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.08x = 55,817,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,817,444.22/8,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.28

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