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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.58, 11,462.10 and 4,768.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.58, 11,462.10 and 4,768.72 is: 6,581.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.58 : 11,462.10 = 4,768.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.58/11,462.10 = 4,768.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.58x = 11,462.10 × 4,768.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.58x = 54,659,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,659,545.51/8,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.06

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