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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.06, 11,581.08 and 4,615.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.06, 11,581.08 and 4,615.46 is: 6,369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.06 : 11,581.08 = 4,615.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.06/11,581.08 = 4,615.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.06x = 11,581.08 × 4,615.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.06x = 53,451,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,451,988.42/8,392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.36

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