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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.68, 11,509.98 and 4,614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.68, 11,509.98 and 4,614.68 is: 6,368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.68 : 11,509.98 = 4,614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.68/11,509.98 = 4,614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.68x = 11,509.98 × 4,614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.68x = 53,114,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,114,874.51/8,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,368.17

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