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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.83, 11,317.40 and 4,664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.83, 11,317.40 and 4,664.55 is: 6,437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.83 : 11,317.40 = 4,664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.83/11,317.40 = 4,664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.83x = 11,317.40 × 4,664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.83x = 52,790,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,790,554.85/8,200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,437.22

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