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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.58, 11,319.22 and 4,846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.58, 11,319.22 and 4,846.48 is: 6,687.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.58 : 11,319.22 = 4,846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.58/11,319.22 = 4,846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.58x = 11,319.22 × 4,846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.58x = 54,858,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,858,373.35/8,202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.94

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