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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.08, 11,479.46 and 4,961.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.08, 11,479.46 and 4,961.36 is: 6,845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.08 : 11,479.46 = 4,961.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.08/11,479.46 = 4,961.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.08x = 11,479.46 × 4,961.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.08x = 56,953,733.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,953,733.67/8,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.33

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