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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.32, 11,335.50 and 4,859.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.32, 11,335.50 and 4,859.76 is: 6,705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.32 : 11,335.50 = 4,859.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.32/11,335.50 = 4,859.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.32x = 11,335.50 × 4,859.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.32x = 55,087,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,087,809.48/8,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,705.50

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