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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.46, 11,317.63 and 4,616.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.46, 11,317.63 and 4,616.76 is: 6,371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.46 : 11,317.63 = 4,616.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.46/11,317.63 = 4,616.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.46x = 11,317.63 × 4,616.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.46x = 52,250,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250,776.53/8,200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,371.69

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