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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.73, 11,322.38 and 4,667.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.73, 11,322.38 and 4,667.87 is: 6,441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.73 : 11,322.38 = 4,667.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.73/11,322.38 = 4,667.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.73x = 11,322.38 × 4,667.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.73x = 52,851,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,851,352.99/8,204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.57

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