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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.42, 11,323.49 and 4,668.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.42, 11,323.49 and 4,668.65 is: 6,442.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.42 : 11,323.49 = 4,668.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.42/11,323.49 = 4,668.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.42x = 11,323.49 × 4,668.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.42x = 52,865,411.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,865,411.59/8,205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.74

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