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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.59, 11,468.54 and 4,774.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.59, 11,468.54 and 4,774.59 is: 6,586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.59 : 11,468.54 = 4,774.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.59/11,468.54 = 4,774.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.59x = 11,468.54 × 4,774.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.59x = 54,757,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,757,552.53/8,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,586.52

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