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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.59, 11,333.38 and 4,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.59, 11,333.38 and 4,675.80 is: 6,452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.59 : 11,333.38 = 4,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.59/11,333.38 = 4,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.59x = 11,333.38 × 4,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.59x = 52,992,618.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,992,618.20/8,212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.61

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