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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.35, 11,316.48 and 4,474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.35, 11,316.48 and 4,474.35 is: 6,174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.35 : 11,316.48 = 4,474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.35/11,316.48 = 4,474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.35x = 11,316.48 × 4,474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.35x = 50,633,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,633,892.29/8,200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.60

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