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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.62, 11,316.84 and 4,615.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.62, 11,316.84 and 4,615.29 is: 6,369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.62 : 11,316.84 = 4,615.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.62/11,316.84 = 4,615.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.62x = 11,316.84 × 4,615.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.62x = 52,230,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,230,498.48/8,200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.09

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