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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.68, 11,464.08 and 4,581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.68, 11,464.08 and 4,581.76 is: 6,322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.68 : 11,464.08 = 4,581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.68/11,464.08 = 4,581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.68x = 11,464.08 × 4,581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.68x = 52,525,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,525,663.18/8,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.54

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