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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,439.64, 11,633.46 and 5,782.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,439.64, 11,633.46 and 5,782.48 is: 7,970.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,439.64 : 11,633.46 = 5,782.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,439.64/11,633.46 = 5,782.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,439.64x = 11,633.46 × 5,782.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,439.64x = 67,270,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,270,249.78/8,439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,970.75

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