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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.58, 11,350.44 and 4,867.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.58, 11,350.44 and 4,867.74 is: 6,716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.58 : 11,350.44 = 4,867.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.58/11,350.44 = 4,867.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.58x = 11,350.44 × 4,867.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.58x = 55,250,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,250,990.81/8,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.97

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