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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.48, 11,333.28 and 4,676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.48, 11,333.28 and 4,676.40 is: 6,451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.48 : 11,333.28 = 4,676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.48/11,333.28 = 4,676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.48x = 11,333.28 × 4,676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.48x = 52,998,950.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,998,950.59/8,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.89

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