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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.42, 11,476.96 and 4,960.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.42, 11,476.96 and 4,960.63 is: 6,845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.42 : 11,476.96 = 4,960.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.42/11,476.96 = 4,960.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.42x = 11,476.96 × 4,960.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.42x = 56,932,927.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,932,927.28/8,317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.02

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