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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.46, 11,476.45 and 4,780.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.46, 11,476.45 and 4,780.21 is: 6,596.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.46 : 11,476.45 = 4,780.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.46/11,476.45 = 4,780.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.46x = 11,476.45 × 4,780.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.46x = 54,859,759.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,859,759.77/8,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,596.53

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