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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.10, 11,462.22 and 4,769.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.10, 11,462.22 and 4,769.10 is: 6,581.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.10 : 11,462.22 = 4,769.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.10/11,462.22 = 4,769.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.10x = 11,462.22 × 4,769.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.10x = 54,664,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,664,473.40/8,306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.24

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