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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.24, 11,343.48 and 4,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.24, 11,343.48 and 4,494 is: 6,201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.24 : 11,343.48 = 4,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.24/11,343.48 = 4,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.24x = 11,343.48 × 4,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.24x = 50,977,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,977,599.12/8,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.47

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