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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.26, 11,323.22 and 4,668.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.26, 11,323.22 and 4,668.81 is: 6,442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.26 : 11,323.22 = 4,668.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.26/11,323.22 = 4,668.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.26x = 11,323.22 × 4,668.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.26x = 52,865,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,865,939.42/8,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.15

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