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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,201.24, 11,316.57 and 4,664.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,201.24, 11,316.57 and 4,664.06 is: 6,435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,201.24 : 11,316.57 = 4,664.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,201.24/11,316.57 = 4,664.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,201.24x = 11,316.57 × 4,664.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,201.24x = 52,781,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,781,161.47/8,201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.75

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