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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.62, 11,561.12 and 4,651.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.62, 11,561.12 and 4,651.62 is: 6,419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.62 : 11,561.12 = 4,651.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.62/11,561.12 = 4,651.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.62x = 11,561.12 × 4,651.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.62x = 53,777,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,777,937.01/8,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.24

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