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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.76, 11,514.81 and 4,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.76, 11,514.81 and 4,807.30 is: 6,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.76 : 11,514.81 = 4,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.76/11,514.81 = 4,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.76x = 11,514.81 × 4,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.76x = 55,355,146.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,355,146.11/8,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,634.32

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