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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.84, 11,461.89 and 4,579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.84, 11,461.89 and 4,579.84 is: 6,320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.84 : 11,461.89 = 4,579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.84/11,461.89 = 4,579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.84x = 11,461.89 × 4,579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.84x = 52,493,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,493,622.30/8,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.09

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