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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.68, 11,553.78 and 4,835.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.68, 11,553.78 and 4,835.32 is: 6,672.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.68 : 11,553.78 = 4,835.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.68/11,553.78 = 4,835.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.68x = 11,553.78 × 4,835.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.68x = 55,866,223.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,866,223.51/8,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,672.44

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