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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.91, 11,451.31 and 4,760.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.91, 11,451.31 and 4,760.84 is: 6,570.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.91 : 11,451.31 = 4,760.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.91/11,451.31 = 4,760.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.91x = 11,451.31 × 4,760.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.91x = 54,517,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,517,871.43/8,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,570.07

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