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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.30, 11,344.02 and 4,494.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.30, 11,344.02 and 4,494.30 is: 6,202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.30 : 11,344.02 = 4,494.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.30/11,344.02 = 4,494.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.30x = 11,344.02 × 4,494.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.30x = 50,983,429.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,983,429.09/8,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.14

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