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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.92, 11,549.52 and 4,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.92, 11,549.52 and 4,832.46 is: 6,669.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.92 : 11,549.52 = 4,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.92/11,549.52 = 4,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.92x = 11,549.52 × 4,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.92x = 55,812,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,812,593.42/8,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.03

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