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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.09, 11,612.30 and 4,637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.09, 11,612.30 and 4,637.52 is: 6,399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.09 : 11,612.30 = 4,637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.09/11,612.30 = 4,637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.09x = 11,612.30 × 4,637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.09x = 53,852,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,852,250.31/8,415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.49

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