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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.28, 11,549.61 and 4,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.28, 11,549.61 and 4,592.52 is: 6,337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.28 : 11,549.61 = 4,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.28/11,549.61 = 4,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.28x = 11,549.61 × 4,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.28x = 53,041,814.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,041,814.92/8,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.68

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