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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.37, 11,323.46 and 4,668.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.37, 11,323.46 and 4,668.58 is: 6,442.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.37 : 11,323.46 = 4,668.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.37/11,323.46 = 4,668.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.37x = 11,323.46 × 4,668.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.37x = 52,864,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,864,472.87/8,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.67

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