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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.98, 11,476.35 and 4,960.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.98, 11,476.35 and 4,960.19 is: 6,844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.98 : 11,476.35 = 4,960.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.98/11,476.35 = 4,960.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.98x = 11,476.35 × 4,960.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.98x = 56,924,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,924,905.20/8,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.42

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