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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.06, 11,343.56 and 4,684.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.06, 11,343.56 and 4,684.34 is: 6,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.06 : 11,343.56 = 4,684.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.06/11,343.56 = 4,684.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.06x = 11,343.56 × 4,684.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.06x = 53,137,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,137,091.85/8,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.75

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