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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.35, 11,460.98 and 4,719.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.35, 11,460.98 and 4,719.84 is: 6,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.35 : 11,460.98 = 4,719.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.35/11,460.98 = 4,719.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.35x = 11,460.98 × 4,719.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.35x = 54,093,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,093,968.24/8,305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,513.15

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