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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.94, 11,483.52 and 4,784.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.94, 11,483.52 and 4,784.46 is: 6,602.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.94 : 11,483.52 = 4,784.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.94/11,483.52 = 4,784.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.94x = 11,483.52 × 4,784.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.94x = 54,942,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,942,442.10/8,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.12

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