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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.60, 11,441.68 and 4,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.60, 11,441.68 and 4,706.52 is: 6,494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.60 : 11,441.68 = 4,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.60/11,441.68 = 4,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.60x = 11,441.68 × 4,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.60x = 53,850,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,850,495.75/8,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.58

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