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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.93, 11,347.62 and 4,685.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.93, 11,347.62 and 4,685.62 is: 6,464.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.93 : 11,347.62 = 4,685.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.93/11,347.62 = 4,685.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.93x = 11,347.62 × 4,685.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.93x = 53,170,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,170,635.22/8,224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.57

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