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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.76, 11,350.22 and 4,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.76, 11,350.22 and 4,498.76 is: 6,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.76 : 11,350.22 = 4,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.76/11,350.22 = 4,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.76x = 11,350.22 × 4,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.76x = 51,061,915.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,061,915.73/8,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,208.32

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