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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.92, 11,338.02 and 4,679.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.92, 11,338.02 and 4,679.19 is: 6,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.92 : 11,338.02 = 4,679.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.92/11,338.02 = 4,679.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.92x = 11,338.02 × 4,679.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.92x = 53,052,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,052,749.80/8,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,457.31

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