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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.88, 11,332.39 and 4,435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.88, 11,332.39 and 4,435.04 is: 6,120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.88 : 11,332.39 = 4,435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.88/11,332.39 = 4,435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.88x = 11,332.39 × 4,435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.88x = 50,259,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259,603.21/8,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.36

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