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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.36, 11,321.87 and 4,667.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.36, 11,321.87 and 4,667.49 is: 6,441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.36 : 11,321.87 = 4,667.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.36/11,321.87 = 4,667.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.36x = 11,321.87 × 4,667.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.36x = 52,844,691.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,844,691.67/8,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.05

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