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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316, 11,476.16 and 4,590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316, 11,476.16 and 4,590.08 is: 6,334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316 : 11,476.16 = 4,590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316/11,476.16 = 4,590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316x = 11,476.16 × 4,590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316x = 52,676,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,676,492.49/8,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.35

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