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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.60, 11,475.96 and 4,779.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.60, 11,475.96 and 4,779.14 is: 6,595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.60 : 11,475.96 = 4,779.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.60/11,475.96 = 4,779.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.60x = 11,475.96 × 4,779.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.60x = 54,845,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,845,219.47/8,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.46

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