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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.41, 11,471.13 and 4,775.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.41, 11,471.13 and 4,775.62 is: 6,590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.41 : 11,471.13 = 4,775.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.41/11,471.13 = 4,775.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.41x = 11,471.13 × 4,775.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.41x = 54,781,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,781,757.85/8,312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.36

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