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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.94, 11,462.19 and 4,579.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.94, 11,462.19 and 4,579.94 is: 6,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.94 : 11,462.19 = 4,579.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.94/11,462.19 = 4,579.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.94x = 11,462.19 × 4,579.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.94x = 52,496,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496,142.47/8,305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.31

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