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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,213.52, 11,333.34 and 4,676.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,213.52, 11,333.34 and 4,676.82 is: 6,453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,213.52 : 11,333.34 = 4,676.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,213.52/11,333.34 = 4,676.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,213.52x = 11,333.34 × 4,676.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,213.52x = 53,003,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,003,991.18/8,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,453.26

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