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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.61, 11,463.53 and 4,770.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.61, 11,463.53 and 4,770.77 is: 6,584.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.61 : 11,463.53 = 4,770.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.61/11,463.53 = 4,770.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.61x = 11,463.53 × 4,770.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.61x = 54,689,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,689,783.85/8,305.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,584.68

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