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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.59, 11,450.40 and 4,760.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.59, 11,450.40 and 4,760.74 is: 6,569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.59 : 11,450.40 = 4,760.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.59/11,450.40 = 4,760.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.59x = 11,450.40 × 4,760.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.59x = 54,512,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,512,377.30/8,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,569.66

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