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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.68, 11,333.40 and 4,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.68, 11,333.40 and 4,675.68 is: 6,452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.68 : 11,333.40 = 4,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.68/11,333.40 = 4,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.68x = 11,333.40 × 4,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.68x = 52,991,351.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,991,351.71/8,212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.38

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