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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.32, 11,324.79 and 4,669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.32, 11,324.79 and 4,669.76 is: 6,444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.32 : 11,324.79 = 4,669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.32/11,324.79 = 4,669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.32x = 11,324.79 × 4,669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.32x = 52,884,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,884,079.66/8,206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.31

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