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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.88, 11,338.92 and 4,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.88, 11,338.92 and 4,679.52 is: 6,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.88 : 11,338.92 = 4,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.88/11,338.92 = 4,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.88x = 11,338.92 × 4,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.88x = 53,060,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,060,702.92/8,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,457.52

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