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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.05, 11,519.95 and 4,571.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.05, 11,519.95 and 4,571.14 is: 6,307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.05 : 11,519.95 = 4,571.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.05/11,519.95 = 4,571.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.05x = 11,519.95 × 4,571.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.05x = 52,659,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,659,304.24/8,348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,307.98

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