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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.03, 11,332.71 and 4,676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.03, 11,332.71 and 4,676.54 is: 6,452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.03 : 11,332.71 = 4,676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.03/11,332.71 = 4,676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.03x = 11,332.71 × 4,676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.03x = 52,997,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,997,814.96/8,214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.11

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