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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.09, 11,322.72 and 4,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.09, 11,322.72 and 4,666.62 is: 6,440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.09 : 11,322.72 = 4,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.09/11,322.72 = 4,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.09x = 11,322.72 × 4,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.09x = 52,838,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,838,831.61/8,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.55

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