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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.95, 11,333.86 and 4,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.95, 11,333.86 and 4,436.12 is: 6,121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.95 : 11,333.86 = 4,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.95/11,333.86 = 4,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.95x = 11,333.86 × 4,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.95x = 50,278,306.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,278,306.35/8,212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.83

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