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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.53, 11,350.94 and 4,688.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.53, 11,350.94 and 4,688.06 is: 6,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.53 : 11,350.94 = 4,688.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.53/11,350.94 = 4,688.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.53x = 11,350.94 × 4,688.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.53x = 53,213,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,213,871.43/8,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.35

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