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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.44, 11,549.72 and 4,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.44, 11,549.72 and 4,592.64 is: 6,337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.44 : 11,549.72 = 4,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.44/11,549.72 = 4,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.44x = 11,549.72 × 4,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.44x = 53,043,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,043,706.06/8,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.78

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