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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.68, 11,465.46 and 4,582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.68, 11,465.46 and 4,582.76 is: 6,323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.68 : 11,465.46 = 4,582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.68/11,465.46 = 4,582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.68x = 11,465.46 × 4,582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.68x = 52,543,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,543,451.47/8,308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.92

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