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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.25, 11,553.71 and 4,646.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.25, 11,553.71 and 4,646.25 is: 6,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.25 : 11,553.71 = 4,646.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.25/11,553.71 = 4,646.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.25x = 11,553.71 × 4,646.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.25x = 53,681,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,681,401.86/8,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.83

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