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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.97, 11,548.77 and 4,592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.97, 11,548.77 and 4,592.04 is: 6,336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.97 : 11,548.77 = 4,592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.97/11,548.77 = 4,592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.97x = 11,548.77 × 4,592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.97x = 53,032,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,032,413.79/8,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.79

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