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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.41, 11,549.40 and 4,592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.41, 11,549.40 and 4,592.48 is: 6,337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.41 : 11,549.40 = 4,592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.41/11,549.40 = 4,592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.41x = 11,549.40 × 4,592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.41x = 53,040,371.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040,371.29/8,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.41

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