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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.08, 11,481.24 and 4,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.08, 11,481.24 and 4,966.68 is: 6,853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.08 : 11,481.24 = 4,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.08/11,481.24 = 4,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.08x = 11,481.24 × 4,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.08x = 57,023,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,023,645.08/8,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.74

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