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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.47, 11,548.31 and 4,642.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.47, 11,548.31 and 4,642.47 is: 6,406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.47 : 11,548.31 = 4,642.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.47/11,548.31 = 4,642.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.47x = 11,548.31 × 4,642.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.47x = 53,612,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,612,682.73/8,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.51

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