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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.84, 11,465.19 and 4,721.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.84, 11,465.19 and 4,721.84 is: 6,516.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.84 : 11,465.19 = 4,721.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.84/11,465.19 = 4,721.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.84x = 11,465.19 × 4,721.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.84x = 54,136,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,136,792.75/8,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.35

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