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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.10, 11,465.34 and 4,951.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.10, 11,465.34 and 4,951.83 is: 6,832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.10 : 11,465.34 = 4,951.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.10/11,465.34 = 4,951.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.10x = 11,465.34 × 4,951.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.10x = 56,774,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,774,414.57/8,309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.80

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