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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.68, 11,419.60 and 4,690.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.68, 11,419.60 and 4,690.80 is: 6,472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.68 : 11,419.60 = 4,690.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.68/11,419.60 = 4,690.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.68x = 11,419.60 × 4,690.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.68x = 53,567,059.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,567,059.68/8,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.83

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