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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.85, 11,460.76 and 4,948.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.85, 11,460.76 and 4,948.58 is: 6,828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.85 : 11,460.76 = 4,948.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.85/11,460.76 = 4,948.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.85x = 11,460.76 × 4,948.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.85x = 56,714,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,714,418.05/8,305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.25

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