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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.63, 11,464.23 and 4,770.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.63, 11,464.23 and 4,770.56 is: 6,583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.63 : 11,464.23 = 4,770.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.63/11,464.23 = 4,770.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.63x = 11,464.23 × 4,770.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.63x = 54,690,843.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,690,843.62/8,307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.21

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