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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.38, 11,314.35 and 4,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.38, 11,314.35 and 4,663.02 is: 6,433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.38 : 11,314.35 = 4,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.38/11,314.35 = 4,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.38x = 11,314.35 × 4,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.38x = 52,759,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,759,040.34/8,200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,433.73

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