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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.21, 11,549.63 and 4,592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.21, 11,549.63 and 4,592.31 is: 6,337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.21 : 11,549.63 = 4,592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.21/11,549.63 = 4,592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.21x = 11,549.63 × 4,592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.21x = 53,039,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,039,481.35/8,369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.45

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