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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.94, 11,462.85 and 4,769.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.94, 11,462.85 and 4,769.94 is: 6,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.94 : 11,462.85 = 4,769.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.94/11,462.85 = 4,769.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.94x = 11,462.85 × 4,769.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.94x = 54,677,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,677,106.73/8,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.10

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