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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.90, 11,476.92 and 4,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.90, 11,476.92 and 4,731.52 is: 6,529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.90 : 11,476.92 = 4,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.90/11,476.92 = 4,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.90x = 11,476.92 × 4,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.90x = 54,303,240.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,303,240.84/8,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.27

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