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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.58, 11,483.69 and 4,784.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.58, 11,483.69 and 4,784.81 is: 6,602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.58 : 11,483.69 = 4,784.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.58/11,483.69 = 4,784.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.58x = 11,483.69 × 4,784.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.58x = 54,947,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947,193.41/8,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.98

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