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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.44, 11,338.68 and 4,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.44, 11,338.68 and 4,679.72 is: 6,458.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.44 : 11,338.68 = 4,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.44/11,338.68 = 4,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.44x = 11,338.68 × 4,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.44x = 53,061,914.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,061,914.73/8,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,458.02

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