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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.76, 11,476.01 and 4,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.76, 11,476.01 and 4,955.90 is: 6,840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.76 : 11,476.01 = 4,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.76/11,476.01 = 4,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.76x = 11,476.01 × 4,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.76x = 56,873,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,873,912.97/8,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.11

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