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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.36, 11,586.32 and 4,619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.36, 11,586.32 and 4,619.28 is: 6,375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.36 : 11,586.32 = 4,619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.36/11,586.32 = 4,619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.36x = 11,586.32 × 4,619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.36x = 53,520,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,520,456.25/8,395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.00

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