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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.20, 11,462.24 and 4,768.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.20, 11,462.24 and 4,768.34 is: 6,580.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.20 : 11,462.24 = 4,768.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.20/11,462.24 = 4,768.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.20x = 11,462.24 × 4,768.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.20x = 54,655,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,655,857.48/8,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,580.92

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