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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.34, 11,463.96 and 4,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.34, 11,463.96 and 4,581.34 is: 6,322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.34 : 11,463.96 = 4,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.34/11,463.96 = 4,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.34x = 11,463.96 × 4,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.34x = 52,520,298.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,520,298.51/8,307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.16

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