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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.66, 11,447.55 and 4,756.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.66, 11,447.55 and 4,756.32 is: 6,563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.66 : 11,447.55 = 4,756.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.66/11,447.55 = 4,756.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.66x = 11,447.55 × 4,756.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.66x = 54,448,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,448,211.02/8,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.46

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