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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.50, 11,462.98 and 4,769.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.50, 11,462.98 and 4,769.94 is: 6,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.50 : 11,462.98 = 4,769.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.50/11,462.98 = 4,769.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.50x = 11,462.98 × 4,769.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.50x = 54,677,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,677,726.82/8,306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.52

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