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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.06, 11,512.18 and 4,804.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.06, 11,512.18 and 4,804.68 is: 6,632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.06 : 11,512.18 = 4,804.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.06/11,512.18 = 4,804.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.06x = 11,512.18 × 4,804.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.06x = 55,312,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,312,316.98/8,340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.12

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