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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.19, 11,476.61 and 4,731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.19, 11,476.61 and 4,731.06 is: 6,529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.19 : 11,476.61 = 4,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.19/11,476.61 = 4,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.19x = 11,476.61 × 4,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.19x = 54,296,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,296,530.51/8,316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.02

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