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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.52, 11,581.82 and 4,615.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.52, 11,581.82 and 4,615.84 is: 6,369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.52 : 11,581.82 = 4,615.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.52/11,581.82 = 4,615.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.52x = 11,581.82 × 4,615.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.52x = 53,459,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,459,828.03/8,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.94

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