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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.72, 11,546.92 and 4,832.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.72, 11,546.92 and 4,832.25 is: 6,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.72 : 11,546.92 = 4,832.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.72/11,546.92 = 4,832.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.72x = 11,546.92 × 4,832.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.72x = 55,797,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,797,604.17/8,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,666.60

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