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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.08, 11,338.48 and 4,679.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.08, 11,338.48 and 4,679.84 is: 6,458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.08 : 11,338.48 = 4,679.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.08/11,338.48 = 4,679.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.08x = 11,338.48 × 4,679.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.08x = 53,062,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,062,272.24/8,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,458.34

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