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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.53, 11,581.44 and 4,615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.53, 11,581.44 and 4,615.68 is: 6,369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.53 : 11,581.44 = 4,615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.53/11,581.44 = 4,615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.53x = 11,581.44 × 4,615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.53x = 53,456,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,456,220.98/8,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.50

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