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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.33, 11,348.19 and 4,686.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.33, 11,348.19 and 4,686.53 is: 6,467.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.33 : 11,348.19 = 4,686.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.33/11,348.19 = 4,686.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.33x = 11,348.19 × 4,686.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.33x = 53,183,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,183,661.25/8,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,467.41

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