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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.59, 11,348.19 and 4,865.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.59, 11,348.19 and 4,865.79 is: 6,713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.59 : 11,348.19 = 4,865.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.59/11,348.19 = 4,865.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.59x = 11,348.19 × 4,865.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.59x = 55,217,909.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,217,909.42/8,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.76

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