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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.97, 11,476.07 and 4,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.97, 11,476.07 and 4,778.96 is: 6,594.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.97 : 11,476.07 = 4,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.97/11,476.07 = 4,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.97x = 11,476.07 × 4,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.97x = 54,843,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,843,679.49/8,315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.98

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