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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.06, 11,462.67 and 4,580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.06, 11,462.67 and 4,580.30 is: 6,320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.06 : 11,462.67 = 4,580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.06/11,462.67 = 4,580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.06x = 11,462.67 × 4,580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.06x = 52,502,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,502,467.40/8,306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.98

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