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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.72, 11,348 and 4,638.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.72, 11,348 and 4,638.94 is: 6,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.72 : 11,348 = 4,638.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.72/11,348 = 4,638.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.72x = 11,348 × 4,638.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.72x = 52,642,691.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,642,691.12/8,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.32

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