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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.78, 11,549.40 and 4,643.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.78, 11,549.40 and 4,643.78 is: 6,407.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.78 : 11,549.40 = 4,643.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.78/11,549.40 = 4,643.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.78x = 11,549.40 × 4,643.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.78x = 53,632,872.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,632,872.73/8,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,407.92

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