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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.64, 11,343.84 and 4,683.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.64, 11,343.84 and 4,683.16 is: 6,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.64 : 11,343.84 = 4,683.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.64/11,343.84 = 4,683.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.64x = 11,343.84 × 4,683.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.64x = 53,125,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,125,017.73/8,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.39

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