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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.64, 12,552.96 and 4,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.64, 12,552.96 and 4,461.20 is: 6,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.64 : 12,552.96 = 4,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.64/12,552.96 = 4,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.64x = 12,552.96 × 4,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.64x = 56,001,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,001,265.15/8,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.80

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