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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207, 11,325.72 and 4,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207, 11,325.72 and 4,481 is: 6,183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207 : 11,325.72 = 4,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207/11,325.72 = 4,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207x = 11,325.72 × 4,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207x = 50,750,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,750,551.32/8,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.81

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