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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.52, 11,476.80 and 4,590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.52, 11,476.80 and 4,590.52 is: 6,334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.52 : 11,476.80 = 4,590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.52/11,476.80 = 4,590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.52x = 11,476.80 × 4,590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.52x = 52,684,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,684,479.94/8,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.92

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