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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.04, 11,317.04 and 4,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.04, 11,317.04 and 4,664.12 is: 6,437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.04 : 11,317.04 = 4,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.04/11,317.04 = 4,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.04x = 11,317.04 × 4,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.04x = 52,784,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,784,032.60/8,200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,437.05

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