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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.31, 11,524.74 and 4,814.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.31, 11,524.74 and 4,814.66 is: 6,644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.31 : 11,524.74 = 4,814.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.31/11,524.74 = 4,814.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.31x = 11,524.74 × 4,814.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.31x = 55,487,704.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,487,704.69/8,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.99

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