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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.95, 11,344.96 and 4,684.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.95, 11,344.96 and 4,684.42 is: 6,464.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.95 : 11,344.96 = 4,684.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.95/11,344.96 = 4,684.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.95x = 11,344.96 × 4,684.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.95x = 53,144,557.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,144,557.52/8,220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.53

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