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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.58, 11,449.51 and 4,711.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.58, 11,449.51 and 4,711.46 is: 6,501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.58 : 11,449.51 = 4,711.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.58/11,449.51 = 4,711.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.58x = 11,449.51 × 4,711.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.58x = 53,943,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,943,908.38/8,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.95

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