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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.32, 11,792.16 and 4,768.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.32, 11,792.16 and 4,768.28 is: 6,580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.32 : 11,792.16 = 4,768.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.32/11,792.16 = 4,768.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.32x = 11,792.16 × 4,768.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.32x = 56,228,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,228,320.68/8,545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,580.01

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