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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.68, 11,448.94 and 4,760.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.68, 11,448.94 and 4,760.04 is: 6,569.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.68 : 11,448.94 = 4,760.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.68/11,448.94 = 4,760.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.68x = 11,448.94 × 4,760.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.68x = 54,497,412.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,497,412.36/8,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,569.37

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