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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.70, 11,323.96 and 4,668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.70, 11,323.96 and 4,668.92 is: 6,443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.70 : 11,323.96 = 4,668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.70/11,323.96 = 4,668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.70x = 11,323.96 × 4,668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.70x = 52,870,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870,663.32/8,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.16

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