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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.94, 11,469.84 and 4,776.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.94, 11,469.84 and 4,776.29 is: 6,590.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.94 : 11,469.84 = 4,776.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.94/11,469.84 = 4,776.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.94x = 11,469.84 × 4,776.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.94x = 54,783,282.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,783,282.09/8,311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.91

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