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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.58, 11,331.70 and 4,674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.58, 11,331.70 and 4,674.11 is: 6,450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.58 : 11,331.70 = 4,674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.58/11,331.70 = 4,674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.58x = 11,331.70 × 4,674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.58x = 52,965,543.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,965,543.94/8,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,450.11

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