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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.41, 11,550.81 and 4,832.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.41, 11,550.81 and 4,832.62 is: 6,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.41 : 11,550.81 = 4,832.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.41/11,550.81 = 4,832.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.41x = 11,550.81 × 4,832.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.41x = 55,820,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,820,617.67/8,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.60

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