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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.61, 11,476.63 and 4,957.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.61, 11,476.63 and 4,957.69 is: 6,841.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.61 : 11,476.63 = 4,957.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.61/11,476.63 = 4,957.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.61x = 11,476.63 × 4,957.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.61x = 56,897,573.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,897,573.78/8,316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.44

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