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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.36, 11,319.88 and 4,666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.36, 11,319.88 and 4,666.44 is: 6,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.36 : 11,319.88 = 4,666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.36/11,319.88 = 4,666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.36x = 11,319.88 × 4,666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.36x = 52,823,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,823,540.83/8,203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.26

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