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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.33, 11,326.16 and 4,670.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.33, 11,326.16 and 4,670.73 is: 6,445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.33 : 11,326.16 = 4,670.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.33/11,326.16 = 4,670.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.33x = 11,326.16 × 4,670.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.33x = 52,901,446.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,901,446.97/8,207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,445.64

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