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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.32, 11,208.79 and 4,396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.32, 11,208.79 and 4,396.32 is: 6,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.32 : 11,208.79 = 4,396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.32/11,208.79 = 4,396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.32x = 11,208.79 × 4,396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.32x = 49,277,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,277,427.65/8,122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.92

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