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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.79, 11,323.04 and 4,668.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.79, 11,323.04 and 4,668.51 is: 6,442.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.79 : 11,323.04 = 4,668.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.79/11,323.04 = 4,668.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.79x = 11,323.04 × 4,668.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.79x = 52,861,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,861,702.13/8,204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.79

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