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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,433.52, 11,638.26 and 4,707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,433.52, 11,638.26 and 4,707.52 is: 6,496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433.52 : 11,638.26 = 4,707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433.52/11,638.26 = 4,707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433.52x = 11,638.26 × 4,707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433.52x = 54,787,341.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,787,341.72/8,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.38

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