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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.08, 11,461.08 and 4,768.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.08, 11,461.08 and 4,768.24 is: 6,580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.08 : 11,461.08 = 4,768.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.08/11,461.08 = 4,768.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.08x = 11,461.08 × 4,768.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.08x = 54,649,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,649,180.10/8,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,580.21

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