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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.58, 11,481.93 and 4,967.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.58, 11,481.93 and 4,967.18 is: 6,854.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.58 : 11,481.93 = 4,967.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.58/11,481.93 = 4,967.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.58x = 11,481.93 × 4,967.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.58x = 57,032,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,032,813.06/8,320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.43

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