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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.26, 11,343.48 and 4,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.26, 11,343.48 and 4,683.44 is: 6,462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.26 : 11,343.48 = 4,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.26/11,343.48 = 4,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.26x = 11,343.48 × 4,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.26x = 53,126,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,126,507.97/8,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.87

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