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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.98, 11,332.55 and 4,675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.98, 11,332.55 and 4,675.19 is: 6,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.98 : 11,332.55 = 4,675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.98/11,332.55 = 4,675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.98x = 11,332.55 × 4,675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.98x = 52,981,824.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,981,824.43/8,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.77

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