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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.43, 11,476.62 and 4,539.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.43, 11,476.62 and 4,539.58 is: 6,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.43 : 11,476.62 = 4,539.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.43/11,476.62 = 4,539.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.43x = 11,476.62 × 4,539.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.43x = 52,099,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,099,073.50/8,316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.59

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