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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.02, 12,464.81 and 4,611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.02, 12,464.81 and 4,611.42 is: 6,921.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.02 : 12,464.81 = 4,611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.02/12,464.81 = 4,611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.02x = 12,464.81 × 4,611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.02x = 57,480,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,480,451.07/8,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.17

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