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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.69, 11,322.51 and 4,668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.69, 11,322.51 and 4,668.10 is: 6,442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.69 : 11,322.51 = 4,668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.69/11,322.51 = 4,668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.69x = 11,322.51 × 4,668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.69x = 52,854,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,854,608.93/8,204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.00

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