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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.52, 11,486.41 and 4,966.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.52, 11,486.41 and 4,966.47 is: 6,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.52 : 11,486.41 = 4,966.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.52/11,486.41 = 4,966.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.52x = 11,486.41 × 4,966.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.52x = 57,046,898.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,046,898.26/8,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.70

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