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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.08, 11,332.35 and 4,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.08, 11,332.35 and 4,626.96 is: 6,385.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.08 : 11,332.35 = 4,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.08/11,332.35 = 4,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.08x = 11,332.35 × 4,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.08x = 52,434,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,434,330.16/8,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,385.02

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