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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.66, 11,346.60 and 4,865.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.66, 11,346.60 and 4,865.07 is: 6,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.66 : 11,346.60 = 4,865.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.66/11,346.60 = 4,865.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.66x = 11,346.60 × 4,865.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.66x = 55,202,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,202,003.26/8,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.58

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