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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.08, 11,317.83 and 4,665.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.08, 11,317.83 and 4,665.35 is: 6,437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.08 : 11,317.83 = 4,665.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.08/11,317.83 = 4,665.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.08x = 11,317.83 × 4,665.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.08x = 52,801,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,801,581.60/8,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,437.59

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