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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.08, 11,452.93 and 4,713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.08, 11,452.93 and 4,713.46 is: 6,504.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.08 : 11,452.93 = 4,713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.08/11,452.93 = 4,713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.08x = 11,452.93 × 4,713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.08x = 53,982,931.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,982,931.07/8,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.69

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