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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.34, 11,326.98 and 4,671.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.34, 11,326.98 and 4,671.46 is: 6,446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.34 : 11,326.98 = 4,671.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.34/11,326.98 = 4,671.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.34x = 11,326.98 × 4,671.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.34x = 52,913,533.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,913,533.99/8,208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,446.31

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