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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.72, 11,332.14 and 4,676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.72, 11,332.14 and 4,676.12 is: 6,453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.72 : 11,332.14 = 4,676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.72/11,332.14 = 4,676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.72x = 11,332.14 × 4,676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.72x = 52,990,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,990,446.50/8,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,453.03

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