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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.90, 11,479.86 and 4,781.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.90, 11,479.86 and 4,781.04 is: 6,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.90 : 11,479.86 = 4,781.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.90/11,479.86 = 4,781.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.90x = 11,479.86 × 4,781.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.90x = 54,885,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,885,669.85/8,317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.50

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