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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.64, 11,457.18 and 4,717.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.64, 11,457.18 and 4,717.51 is: 6,509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.64 : 11,457.18 = 4,717.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.64/11,457.18 = 4,717.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.64x = 11,457.18 × 4,717.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.64x = 54,049,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,049,332.58/8,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,509.90

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