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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.26, 11,465.28 and 4,771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.26, 11,465.28 and 4,771.26 is: 6,584.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.26 : 11,465.28 = 4,771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.26/11,465.28 = 4,771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.26x = 11,465.28 × 4,771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.26x = 54,703,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,703,831.85/8,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,584.27

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