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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.55, 11,321.83 and 4,846.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.55, 11,321.83 and 4,846.07 is: 6,686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.55 : 11,321.83 = 4,846.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.55/11,321.83 = 4,846.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.55x = 11,321.83 × 4,846.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.55x = 54,866,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,866,380.71/8,205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,686.50

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