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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.82, 11,325.66 and 4,670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.82, 11,325.66 and 4,670.36 is: 6,445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.82 : 11,325.66 = 4,670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.82/11,325.66 = 4,670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.82x = 11,325.66 × 4,670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.82x = 52,894,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,894,909.44/8,206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,445.24

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