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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.92, 11,333.80 and 4,486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.92, 11,333.80 and 4,486.92 is: 6,191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.92 : 11,333.80 = 4,486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.92/11,333.80 = 4,486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.92x = 11,333.80 × 4,486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.92x = 50,853,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,853,853.90/8,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.93

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