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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.52, 11,467.44 and 4,773.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.52, 11,467.44 and 4,773.42 is: 6,587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.52 : 11,467.44 = 4,773.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.52/11,467.44 = 4,773.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.52x = 11,467.44 × 4,773.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.52x = 54,738,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,738,907.44/8,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.49

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