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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.32, 11,551.68 and 4,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.32, 11,551.68 and 4,644.32 is: 6,409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.32 : 11,551.68 = 4,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.32/11,551.68 = 4,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.32x = 11,551.68 × 4,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.32x = 53,649,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,649,698.46/8,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,409.52

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