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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.48, 11,476.32 and 4,589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.48, 11,476.32 and 4,589.76 is: 6,333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.48 : 11,476.32 = 4,589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.48/11,476.32 = 4,589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.48x = 11,476.32 × 4,589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.48x = 52,673,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,673,554.48/8,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,333.64

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