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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.17, 11,315.84 and 4,663.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.17, 11,315.84 and 4,663.31 is: 6,435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.17 : 11,315.84 = 4,663.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.17/11,315.84 = 4,663.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.17x = 11,315.84 × 4,663.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.17x = 52,769,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,769,189.93/8,200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.13

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