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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224, 11,350.08 and 4,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224, 11,350.08 and 4,912 is: 6,779.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224 : 11,350.08 = 4,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224/11,350.08 = 4,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224x = 11,350.08 × 4,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224x = 55,751,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,751,592.96/8,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.13

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