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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.32, 11,316.64 and 4,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.32, 11,316.64 and 4,663.92 is: 6,436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.32 : 11,316.64 = 4,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.32/11,316.64 = 4,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.32x = 11,316.64 × 4,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.32x = 52,779,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,779,903.63/8,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,436.32

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