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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.44, 11,330.35 and 4,626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.44, 11,330.35 and 4,626.84 is: 6,383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.44 : 11,330.35 = 4,626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.44/11,330.35 = 4,626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.44x = 11,330.35 × 4,626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.44x = 52,423,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,423,716.59/8,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.45

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