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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.41, 11,476.08 and 4,778.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.41, 11,476.08 and 4,778.33 is: 6,593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.41 : 11,476.08 = 4,778.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.41/11,476.08 = 4,778.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.41x = 11,476.08 × 4,778.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.41x = 54,836,439.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,836,439.97/8,316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.77

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