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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.82, 11,475.93 and 4,912.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.82, 11,475.93 and 4,912.94 is: 6,779.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.82 : 11,475.93 = 4,912.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.82/11,475.93 = 4,912.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.82x = 11,475.93 × 4,912.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.82x = 56,380,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,380,555.53/8,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.92

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