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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.52, 11,485.95 and 4,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.52, 11,485.95 and 4,966.68 is: 6,852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.52 : 11,485.95 = 4,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.52/11,485.95 = 4,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.52x = 11,485.95 × 4,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.52x = 57,047,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,047,090.53/8,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.90

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