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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.36, 11,476.62 and 4,590.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.36, 11,476.62 and 4,590.36 is: 6,334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.36 : 11,476.62 = 4,590.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.36/11,476.62 = 4,590.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.36x = 11,476.62 × 4,590.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.36x = 52,681,817.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681,817.38/8,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.72

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