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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.88, 11,349.84 and 4,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.88, 11,349.84 and 4,687.52 is: 6,468.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.88 : 11,349.84 = 4,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.88/11,349.84 = 4,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.88x = 11,349.84 × 4,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.88x = 53,202,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202,602.00/8,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.50

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