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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.10, 11,512.82 and 4,806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.10, 11,512.82 and 4,806.59 is: 6,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.10 : 11,512.82 = 4,806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.10/11,512.82 = 4,806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.10x = 11,512.82 × 4,806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.10x = 55,337,381.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,337,381.45/8,343.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.72

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