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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.82, 11,477.55 and 4,540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.82, 11,477.55 and 4,540.24 is: 6,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.82 : 11,477.55 = 4,540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.82/11,477.55 = 4,540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.82x = 11,477.55 × 4,540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.82x = 52,110,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,110,831.61/8,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.72

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