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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.74, 11,464.45 and 4,581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.74, 11,464.45 and 4,581.50 is: 6,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.74 : 11,464.45 = 4,581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.74/11,464.45 = 4,581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.74x = 11,464.45 × 4,581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.74x = 52,524,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,524,377.68/8,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.34

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