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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.92, 11,317.14 and 4,843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.92, 11,317.14 and 4,843.35 is: 6,683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.92 : 11,317.14 = 4,843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.92/11,317.14 = 4,843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.92x = 11,317.14 × 4,843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.92x = 54,812,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,812,870.02/8,200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,683.75

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