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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.06, 11,333.40 and 4,855.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.06, 11,333.40 and 4,855.50 is: 6,699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.06 : 11,333.40 = 4,855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.06/11,333.40 = 4,855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.06x = 11,333.40 × 4,855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.06x = 55,029,323.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,029,323.70/8,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.41

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