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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.54, 11,345.72 and 4,684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.54, 11,345.72 and 4,684.24 is: 6,462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.54 : 11,345.72 = 4,684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.54/11,345.72 = 4,684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.54x = 11,345.72 × 4,684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.54x = 53,146,075.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,146,075.45/8,223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.68

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