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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.36, 11,449.52 and 4,761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.36, 11,449.52 and 4,761.76 is: 6,569.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.36 : 11,449.52 = 4,761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.36/11,449.52 = 4,761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.36x = 11,449.52 × 4,761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.36x = 54,519,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,519,866.36/8,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,569.17

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