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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.96, 11,332.31 and 4,626.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.96, 11,332.31 and 4,626.87 is: 6,384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.96 : 11,332.31 = 4,626.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.96/11,332.31 = 4,626.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.96x = 11,332.31 × 4,626.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.96x = 52,433,123.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,433,123.28/8,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.97

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