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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.02, 11,469.80 and 4,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.02, 11,469.80 and 4,954.16 is: 6,836.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.02 : 11,469.80 = 4,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.02/11,469.80 = 4,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.02x = 11,469.80 × 4,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.02x = 56,823,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,823,265.43/8,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.28

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