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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.82, 11,476.17 and 4,539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.82, 11,476.17 and 4,539.24 is: 6,264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.82 : 11,476.17 = 4,539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.82/11,476.17 = 4,539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.82x = 11,476.17 × 4,539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.82x = 52,093,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,093,089.91/8,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.34

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