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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.07, 11,340.93 and 4,683.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.07, 11,340.93 and 4,683.33 is: 6,462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.07 : 11,340.93 = 4,683.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.07/11,340.93 = 4,683.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.07x = 11,340.93 × 4,683.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.07x = 53,113,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,113,237.58/8,218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.99

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