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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.10, 11,470.35 and 4,956.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.10, 11,470.35 and 4,956.31 is: 6,836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.10 : 11,470.35 = 4,956.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.10/11,470.35 = 4,956.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.10x = 11,470.35 × 4,956.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.10x = 56,850,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,850,610.41/8,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.21

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