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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.86, 11,338.52 and 4,680.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.86, 11,338.52 and 4,680.15 is: 6,459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.86 : 11,338.52 = 4,680.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.86/11,338.52 = 4,680.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.86x = 11,338.52 × 4,680.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.86x = 53,065,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,065,950.98/8,214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.76

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