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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.68, 11,557.92 and 4,649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.68, 11,557.92 and 4,649.76 is: 6,416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.68 : 11,557.92 = 4,649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.68/11,557.92 = 4,649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.68x = 11,557.92 × 4,649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.68x = 53,741,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,741,554.10/8,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.38

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