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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.61, 11,326.35 and 4,670.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.61, 11,326.35 and 4,670.74 is: 6,445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.61 : 11,326.35 = 4,670.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.61/11,326.35 = 4,670.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.61x = 11,326.35 × 4,670.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.61x = 52,902,436.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,902,436.00/8,207.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,445.53

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