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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.64, 11,483.46 and 4,784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.64, 11,483.46 and 4,784.04 is: 6,601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.64 : 11,483.46 = 4,784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.64/11,483.46 = 4,784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.64x = 11,483.46 × 4,784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.64x = 54,937,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,937,331.98/8,321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.74

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