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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,201.59, 11,317.11 and 4,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,201.59, 11,317.11 and 4,664.74 is: 6,436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,201.59 : 11,317.11 = 4,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,201.59/11,317.11 = 4,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,201.59x = 11,317.11 × 4,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,201.59x = 52,791,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,791,375.70/8,201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,436.72

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