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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.34, 11,316.99 and 4,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.34, 11,316.99 and 4,842.24 is: 6,682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.34 : 11,316.99 = 4,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.34/11,316.99 = 4,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.34x = 11,316.99 × 4,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.34x = 54,799,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,799,581.66/8,200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.60

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