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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.52, 11,555.28 and 4,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.52, 11,555.28 and 4,647.52 is: 6,413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.52 : 11,555.28 = 4,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.52/11,555.28 = 4,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.52x = 11,555.28 × 4,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.52x = 53,703,394.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,703,394.91/8,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.48

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