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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.47, 11,486.43 and 4,546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.47, 11,486.43 and 4,546.71 is: 6,274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.47 : 11,486.43 = 4,546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.47/11,486.43 = 4,546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.47x = 11,486.43 × 4,546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.47x = 52,225,466.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,225,466.15/8,323.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,274.48

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