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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.07, 11,475.39 and 4,779.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.07, 11,475.39 and 4,779.34 is: 6,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.07 : 11,475.39 = 4,779.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.07/11,475.39 = 4,779.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.07x = 11,475.39 × 4,779.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.07x = 54,844,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,844,761.75/8,314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,596.62

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