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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.68, 11,467.40 and 4,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.68, 11,467.40 and 4,952.28 is: 6,833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.68 : 11,467.40 = 4,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.68/11,467.40 = 4,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.68x = 11,467.40 × 4,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.68x = 56,789,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,789,775.67/8,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.35

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