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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.98, 11,451.46 and 4,761.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.98, 11,451.46 and 4,761.88 is: 6,571.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.98 : 11,451.46 = 4,761.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.98/11,451.46 = 4,761.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.98x = 11,451.46 × 4,761.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.98x = 54,530,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,530,478.34/8,297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.54

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