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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.76, 11,344.26 and 4,683.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.76, 11,344.26 and 4,683.82 is: 6,463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.76 : 11,344.26 = 4,683.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.76/11,344.26 = 4,683.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.76x = 11,344.26 × 4,683.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.76x = 53,134,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,134,471.87/8,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.45

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