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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.24, 11,554.98 and 4,647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.24, 11,554.98 and 4,647.24 is: 6,413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.24 : 11,554.98 = 4,647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.24/11,554.98 = 4,647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.24x = 11,554.98 × 4,647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.24x = 53,698,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,698,765.26/8,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.14

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