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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.36, 11,462.59 and 4,950.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.36, 11,462.59 and 4,950.59 is: 6,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.36 : 11,462.59 = 4,950.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.36/11,462.59 = 4,950.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.36x = 11,462.59 × 4,950.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.36x = 56,746,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,746,501.36/8,310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.40

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