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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.64, 11,323.26 and 4,479.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.64, 11,323.26 and 4,479.64 is: 6,181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.64 : 11,323.26 = 4,479.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.64/11,323.26 = 4,479.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.64x = 11,323.26 × 4,479.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.64x = 50,724,128.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,724,128.43/8,205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,181.62

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