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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.28, 11,461.60 and 4,768.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.28, 11,461.60 and 4,768.80 is: 6,581.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.28 : 11,461.60 = 4,768.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.28/11,461.60 = 4,768.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.28x = 11,461.60 × 4,768.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.28x = 54,658,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,658,078.08/8,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.12

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