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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.83, 12,464.53 and 4,611.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.83, 12,464.53 and 4,611.23 is: 6,920.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.83 : 12,464.53 = 4,611.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.83/12,464.53 = 4,611.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.83x = 12,464.53 × 4,611.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.83x = 57,476,740.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,476,740.82/8,304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.89

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