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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.97, 11,322.45 and 4,847.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.97, 11,322.45 and 4,847.94 is: 6,689.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.97 : 11,322.45 = 4,847.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.97/11,322.45 = 4,847.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.97x = 11,322.45 × 4,847.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.97x = 54,890,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,890,558.25/8,204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.92

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