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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.46, 11,483.54 and 4,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.46, 11,483.54 and 4,966.44 is: 6,853.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.46 : 11,483.54 = 4,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.46/11,483.54 = 4,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.46x = 11,483.54 × 4,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.46x = 57,032,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,032,312.40/8,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.64

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