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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.68, 11,549.64 and 4,832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.68, 11,549.64 and 4,832.32 is: 6,668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.68 : 11,549.64 = 4,832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.68/11,549.64 = 4,832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.68x = 11,549.64 × 4,832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.68x = 55,811,556.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,811,556.36/8,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,668.30

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