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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.95, 11,477.46 and 4,540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.95, 11,477.46 and 4,540.08 is: 6,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.95 : 11,477.46 = 4,540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.95/11,477.46 = 4,540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.95x = 11,477.46 × 4,540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.95x = 52,108,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,108,586.60/8,316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.35

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