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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.53, 11,447.71 and 4,710.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.53, 11,447.71 and 4,710.45 is: 6,500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.53 : 11,447.71 = 4,710.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.53/11,447.71 = 4,710.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.53x = 11,447.71 × 4,710.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.53x = 53,923,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,923,865.57/8,295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.35

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