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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.28, 11,486.80 and 4,787.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.28, 11,486.80 and 4,787.64 is: 6,607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.28 : 11,486.80 = 4,787.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.28/11,486.80 = 4,787.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.28x = 11,486.80 × 4,787.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.28x = 54,994,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,994,663.15/8,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.33

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