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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.97, 11,344.62 and 4,863.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.97, 11,344.62 and 4,863.88 is: 6,711.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.97 : 11,344.62 = 4,863.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.97/11,344.62 = 4,863.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.97x = 11,344.62 × 4,863.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.97x = 55,178,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,178,870.33/8,220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.97

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