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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.08, 11,518.76 and 4,621.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.08, 11,518.76 and 4,621.08 is: 6,376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.08 : 11,518.76 = 4,621.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.08/11,518.76 = 4,621.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.08x = 11,518.76 × 4,621.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.08x = 53,229,111.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,229,111.46/8,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.97

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