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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.14, 11,316.22 and 4,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.14, 11,316.22 and 4,663.60 is: 6,435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.14 : 11,316.22 = 4,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.14/11,316.22 = 4,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.14x = 11,316.22 × 4,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.14x = 52,774,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774,323.59/8,200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.78

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