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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.35, 11,320.41 and 4,666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.35, 11,320.41 and 4,666.33 is: 6,439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.35 : 11,320.41 = 4,666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.35/11,320.41 = 4,666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.35x = 11,320.41 × 4,666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.35x = 52,824,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,824,768.80/8,203.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.41

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