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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.62, 11,350.17 and 4,688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.62, 11,350.17 and 4,688.16 is: 6,469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.62 : 11,350.17 = 4,688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.62/11,350.17 = 4,688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.62x = 11,350.17 × 4,688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.62x = 53,211,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,211,412.99/8,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.77

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