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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.78, 11,332.28 and 4,485.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.78, 11,332.28 and 4,485.78 is: 6,190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.78 : 11,332.28 = 4,485.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.78/11,332.28 = 4,485.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.78x = 11,332.28 × 4,485.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.78x = 50,834,114.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,834,114.98/8,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.39

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