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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.27, 11,332.87 and 4,676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.27, 11,332.87 and 4,676.59 is: 6,452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.27 : 11,332.87 = 4,676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.27/11,332.87 = 4,676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.27x = 11,332.87 × 4,676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.27x = 52,999,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,999,186.51/8,214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.09

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