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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.47, 11,335.96 and 4,437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.47, 11,335.96 and 4,437.63 is: 6,123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.47 : 11,335.96 = 4,437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.47/11,335.96 = 4,437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.47x = 11,335.96 × 4,437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.47x = 50,304,772.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,304,772.15/8,214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.92

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