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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.57, 11,447.80 and 4,759.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.57, 11,447.80 and 4,759.34 is: 6,567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.57 : 11,447.80 = 4,759.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.57/11,447.80 = 4,759.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.57x = 11,447.80 × 4,759.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.57x = 54,483,903.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,483,903.31/8,295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.83

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