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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.08, 12,464.90 and 4,611.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.08, 12,464.90 and 4,611.48 is: 6,921.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.08 : 12,464.90 = 4,611.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.08/12,464.90 = 4,611.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.08x = 12,464.90 × 4,611.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.08x = 57,481,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,481,637.05/8,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.26

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