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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.79, 11,463.08 and 4,529.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.79, 11,463.08 and 4,529.91 is: 6,251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.79 : 11,463.08 = 4,529.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.79/11,463.08 = 4,529.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.79x = 11,463.08 × 4,529.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.79x = 51,926,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,926,720.72/8,306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.12

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