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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.35, 11,321.74 and 4,619.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.35, 11,321.74 and 4,619.49 is: 6,374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.35 : 11,321.74 = 4,619.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.35/11,321.74 = 4,619.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.35x = 11,321.74 × 4,619.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.35x = 52,300,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,300,664.71/8,204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.75

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