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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.62, 11,462.99 and 4,529.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.62, 11,462.99 and 4,529.81 is: 6,251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.62 : 11,462.99 = 4,529.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.62/11,462.99 = 4,529.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.62x = 11,462.99 × 4,529.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.62x = 51,925,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,925,144.08/8,306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.06

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