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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.76, 11,341.92 and 4,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.76, 11,341.92 and 4,492.76 is: 6,200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.76 : 11,341.92 = 4,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.76/11,341.92 = 4,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.76x = 11,341.92 × 4,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.76x = 50,956,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,956,524.50/8,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.03

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