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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.57, 11,332.80 and 4,855.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.57, 11,332.80 and 4,855.47 is: 6,701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.57 : 11,332.80 = 4,855.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.57/11,332.80 = 4,855.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.57x = 11,332.80 × 4,855.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.57x = 55,026,070.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,026,070.42/8,211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,701.04

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