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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.14, 11,332.98 and 4,675.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.14, 11,332.98 and 4,675.26 is: 6,451.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.14 : 11,332.98 = 4,675.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.14/11,332.98 = 4,675.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.14x = 11,332.98 × 4,675.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.14x = 52,984,628.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,984,628.07/8,212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.99

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