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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.72, 11,558.51 and 4,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.72, 11,558.51 and 4,649.72 is: 6,416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.72 : 11,558.51 = 4,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.72/11,558.51 = 4,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.72x = 11,558.51 × 4,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.72x = 53,743,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,743,835.12/8,375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.62

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