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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.56, 11,474.10 and 4,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.56, 11,474.10 and 4,588.56 is: 6,332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.56 : 11,474.10 = 4,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.56/11,474.10 = 4,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.56x = 11,474.10 × 4,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.56x = 52,649,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,649,596.30/8,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.22

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